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Brayton vs Dunscroft and Hatfield

Which is better to live in? 13.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Dunscroft And Hatfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 105% lower. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brayton

£296,921

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£144,660

Crime Rate

Brayton

47.2

Dunscroft and Hatfield

116.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brayton

100.0%

Dunscroft and Hatfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brayton

435

Dunscroft and Hatfield

425.8

EPC Rating

Brayton

70.4

Dunscroft and Hatfield

70.9

Median Income

Brayton

£30,117

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£30,186

At £144,660, Dunscroft And Hatfield undercuts Brayton (£296,921) by around 105% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 99% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £128,708).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.

Brayton has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 147% lower than Dunscroft And Hatfield at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brayton 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.

Of the 1 schools in Brayton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunscroft And Hatfield, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brayton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 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.

MetricBraytonDunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Brayton averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Dunscroft And Hatfield's 425.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

Brayton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (435 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Dunscroft And Hatfield, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 59.8% of homes in Brayton 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 59.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,186 in Dunscroft And Hatfield and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Brayton has a population of 4,092 and Dunscroft And Hatfield has 13,026.

IndicatorBraytonDunscroft and Hatfield
Population4,09213,026
Median Age48.243.4
Median Household Income£30,117.4£30,186
Employment Rate56.6%54.9%
Owner Occupied69%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brayton and Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Brayton and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brayton or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Brayton or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Brayton has the lower crime rate at 47.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brayton or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Brayton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brayton or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Brayton has faster average broadband at 435.0 Mbps.

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