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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Dunscroft and Hatfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Dunscroft And Hatfield wins on house prices with a 82% gap. 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

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£144,660

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Dunscroft and Hatfield

116.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Dunscroft and Hatfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Dunscroft and Hatfield

425.8

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Dunscroft and Hatfield

70.9

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£30,186

At £144,660, Dunscroft And Hatfield undercuts Bentley (doncaster) (£263,762) by around 82% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 191% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £216,405).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 37%.

Residents of Bentley (doncaster) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 4 schools in Bentley (doncaster), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunscroft And Hatfield, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Dunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools45
Primary44
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Dunscroft And Hatfield averages 425.8 Mbps – ahead of Bentley (doncaster)'s 414.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (426 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Dunscroft And Hatfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bentley (doncaster) averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £30,186 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Dunscroft and Hatfield
Population12,04413,026
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 Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Bentley (doncaster) and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 5.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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