Bentley (Doncaster) vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool 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.
| Metric | Bentley (Doncaster) | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 28 |
| Primary | 4 | 21 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bentley (Doncaster) | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,044 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,329 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23% | 22.7% |
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