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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Epworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bentley (doncaster) is about 9% cheaper on average. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Epworth

£291,383

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Epworth

76.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Epworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Epworth

407.8

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Epworth

70.9

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Epworth

£29,870

Buyers will find Bentley (doncaster) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,762 versus £291,383 in Epworth. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 85% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £339,925).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 58%.

Crime is lower in Epworth (76.4 per 1,000) compared to Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000), a 52% difference. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 100% in Epworth.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Epworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Epworth
Total Schools42
Primary41
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bentley (doncaster) enjoy 414.0 Mbps on average, while Epworth lags behind at 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 79.5% in Epworth.

Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Epworth 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 £1,212 in Epworth. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.

Epworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 while Epworth has 4,361. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 55.3% in Epworth.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Epworth
Population12,0444,361
Median Age43.544.8
Median Household Income£30,329£29,870.3
Employment Rate55.4%55.3%
Owner Occupied62.5%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified23%24%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Epworth?
Bentley (doncaster) and Epworth are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Epworth?
Bentley (doncaster) is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,762.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Epworth safer?
Epworth has the lower crime rate at 76.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Epworth?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Epworth?
Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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