Bentley (Doncaster) vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Bentley (Doncaster) | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bentley (Doncaster) | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,044 | 13,026 |
| 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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