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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Swallownest and Aston

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bentley (doncaster) offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Swallownest and Aston

£341,884

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Swallownest and Aston

90.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Swallownest and Aston

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Swallownest and Aston

396.5

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Swallownest and Aston

70.2

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Swallownest and Aston

£27,965

Buyers will find Bentley (doncaster) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,762 versus £341,884 in Swallownest And Aston. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Swallownest And Aston it is a flat at £109,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£212,500 vs £109,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 50%.

Crime is lower in Swallownest And Aston (90.9 per 1,000) compared to Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Swallownest And Aston 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 80% in Swallownest And Aston.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Swallownest and Aston School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Swallownest and Aston
Total Schools47
Primary46
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bentley (doncaster) enjoy 414.0 Mbps on average, while Swallownest And Aston lags behind at 396.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 97.3% in Swallownest And Aston. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 73.6% in Swallownest And Aston.

Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (414 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bentley (doncaster) is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Swallownest And Aston's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,066 in Swallownest And Aston. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Swallownest And Aston.

Swallownest And Aston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 while Swallownest And Aston has 14,912. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £27,965 in Swallownest And Aston. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 43.3 in Swallownest And Aston. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54.6% in Swallownest And Aston.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Swallownest and Aston
Population12,04414,912
Median Age43.543.3
Median Household Income£30,329£27,965
Employment Rate55.4%54.6%
Owner Occupied62.5%63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified23%23.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Swallownest And Aston?
Bentley (doncaster) and Swallownest And Aston are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Swallownest And Aston?
Bentley (doncaster) is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,762.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Swallownest And Aston safer?
Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate at 90.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Swallownest And Aston?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Swallownest And Aston?
Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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