Town comparison
Brayton vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? 13.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBrayton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Brayton | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brayton | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 13,026 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 22.7% |
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