Bentley (Doncaster) vs Epworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Bentley (Doncaster) | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bentley (Doncaster) | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,044 | 4,361 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,329 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23% | 24% |
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