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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Doncaster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Doncaster is about 18% cheaper on average. 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

Doncaster

£223,181

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Doncaster

116.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Doncaster

95.2%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Doncaster

489.8

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Doncaster

70.9

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Doncaster

£30,186

Buyers will find Doncaster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,181 versus £263,762 in Bentley (doncaster). The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 91% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £329,099).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 28%.

With 116.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bentley (doncaster) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Doncaster's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Doncaster it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Bentley (doncaster): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.2% in Doncaster.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown

95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Doncaster
Total Schools428
Primary421
Secondary07
% Top two bands100%95.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Doncaster enjoy 489.8 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 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 97.7% in Doncaster.

Doncaster is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (490 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Doncaster is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Bentley (doncaster)'s band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,093 in Doncaster. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.

Doncaster has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 while Doncaster has 87,094. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £30,186 in Doncaster. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 43.4 in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54.9% in Doncaster.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Doncaster
Population12,04487,094
Median Age43.543.4
Median Household Income£30,329£30,186
Employment Rate55.4%54.9%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified23%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Doncaster?
Bentley (doncaster) and Doncaster are approximately 2.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Doncaster?
Doncaster is cheaper, with an average house price of £223,181.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Doncaster safer?
Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Doncaster?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Doncaster?
Doncaster has faster average broadband at 489.8 Mbps.

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