Bentley (Doncaster) vs Dinnington (Rotherham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Dinnington (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

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Dinnington (Rotherham)

£196,299

Crime Rate

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Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Dinnington (Rotherham)

138.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Dinnington (Rotherham)

40.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

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Dinnington (Rotherham)

444.2

EPC Rating

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Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Dinnington (Rotherham)

70.2

Median Income

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Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Dinnington (Rotherham)

£27,965

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Buyers will find Dinnington (rotherham) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £196,299 versus £263,762 in Bentley (doncaster). The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 159% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£212,500 vs £82,143).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 42%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Crime is lower in Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Dinnington (rotherham) (138.5 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) 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 Humber

School quality favours Bentley (doncaster): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 40% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bentley (Doncaster)	Dinnington (Rotherham)
Total Schools	4	5
Primary	4	4
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	40%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Dinnington (rotherham) enjoy 444.2 Mbps on average, while Bentley (doncaster) lags behind at 414.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (444 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bentley (doncaster) is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Dinnington (rotherham)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 while Dinnington (rotherham) has 11,209. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Indicator	Bentley (Doncaster)	Dinnington (Rotherham)
Population	12,044	11,209
Median Age	43.5	43.3
Median Household Income	£30,329	£27,965
Employment Rate	55.4%	54.6%
Owner Occupied	62.5%	63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	23%	23.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Dinnington (rotherham)?

Bentley (doncaster) and Dinnington (rotherham) are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Dinnington (rotherham)?

Dinnington (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £196,299.

Is Bentley (doncaster) or Dinnington (rotherham) safer?

Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Dinnington (rotherham)?

Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Dinnington (rotherham)?

Dinnington (rotherham) has faster average broadband at 444.2 Mbps.

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