Crowle (North Lincolnshire) vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Doncaster is about 26% cheaper on average. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£280,437
Doncaster
£223,181
Crime Rate
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
76.1
Doncaster
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
100.0%
Doncaster
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
404.5
Doncaster
489.8
EPC Rating
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
71
Doncaster
70.9
Median Income
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
Doncaster
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Doncaster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,181 versus £280,437 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). The most affordable entry point in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £110,000, while in Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£229,382 vs £176,944).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Doncaster (116.5 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Doncaster 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 Crowle (north Lincolnshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.2% in Doncaster.
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 28 |
| Primary | 2 | 21 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Doncaster enjoy 489.8 Mbps on average, while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) lags behind at 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 97.7% in Doncaster.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (490 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is band C (score 71), ahead of Doncaster's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £1,093 in Doncaster. 63.2% of homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a population of 3,969 while Doncaster has 87,094. Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,186 in Doncaster. The median age is 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 43.4 in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 54.9% in Doncaster.
| Indicator | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,969 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 22.7% |
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