Bentley (Doncaster) vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bentley (doncaster) is about 6% cheaper on average. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bentley (Doncaster)
£263,762
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£280,437
Crime Rate
Bentley (Doncaster)
116.4
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bentley (Doncaster)
100.0%
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bentley (Doncaster)
414
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
404.5
EPC Rating
Bentley (Doncaster)
70.6
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
71
Median Income
Bentley (Doncaster)
£30,329
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bentley (doncaster) is £263,762, which is 6% less than Crowle (north Lincolnshire) at £280,437. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£212,500 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberBentley (doncaster) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Bentley (doncaster) has 4 schools in total, while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has 3.
Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bentley (Doncaster) | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bentley (doncaster) offers faster average downloads at 414.0 Mbps, compared to 404.5 Mbps in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Bentley (doncaster). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
| Indicator | Bentley (Doncaster) | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,044 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,329 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23% | 26.6% |
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