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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Waverley and Catcliffe

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 5%. Waverley And Catcliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Waverley and Catcliffe

£278,628

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Waverley and Catcliffe

91.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Waverley and Catcliffe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Waverley and Catcliffe

459.6

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Waverley and Catcliffe

70

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Waverley and Catcliffe

£29,076

Buyers will find Bentley (doncaster) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,762 versus £278,628 in Waverley And Catcliffe. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is a flat at £125,553.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 69% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £372,765).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs -6%.

Crime is lower in Waverley And Catcliffe (91 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 Waverley And Catcliffe 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 Waverley And Catcliffe.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Waverley and Catcliffe School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Waverley and Catcliffe
Total Schools42
Primary42
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Waverley And Catcliffe enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while Bentley (doncaster) lags behind at 414.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 96.4% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 90.6% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

Waverley And Catcliffe is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (460 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bentley (doncaster) is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Waverley And Catcliffe's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,063 in Waverley And Catcliffe. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

Waverley And Catcliffe 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 Waverley And Catcliffe has 4,229. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,075.5 in Waverley And Catcliffe. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 42.2 in Waverley And Catcliffe. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 53.8% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Waverley and Catcliffe
Population12,0444,229
Median Age43.542.2
Median Household Income£30,329£29,075.5
Employment Rate55.4%53.8%
Owner Occupied62.5%61%
Degree-Level Qualified23%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Waverley And Catcliffe?
Bentley (doncaster) and Waverley And Catcliffe are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Waverley And Catcliffe?
Bentley (doncaster) is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,762.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Waverley And Catcliffe safer?
Waverley And Catcliffe has the lower crime rate at 91 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Waverley And Catcliffe?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Waverley And Catcliffe?
Waverley And Catcliffe has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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