Doncaster vs Epworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Doncaster is about 23% cheaper on average. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Doncaster
£223,181
Epworth
£291,383
Crime Rate
Doncaster
116.5
Epworth
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Doncaster
95.2%
Epworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Doncaster
489.8
Epworth
407.8
EPC Rating
Doncaster
70.9
Epworth
70.9
Median Income
Doncaster
£30,186
Epworth
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Doncaster is £223,181, which is 23% less than Epworth at £291,383. The most affordable entry point in Doncaster is a flat at £114,266, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Epworth (£145,421 vs £118,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 76.4 offences per 1,000 people, Epworth is the safer of the two – 52% lower than Doncaster's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Doncaster is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 HumberEpworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 95.2% in Doncaster. Doncaster has 28 schools in total, while Epworth has 2.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Doncaster | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 21 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Doncaster offers faster average downloads at 489.8 Mbps, compared to 407.8 Mbps in Epworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Doncaster and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 97.7% in Doncaster and 79.5% in Epworth.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (490 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Doncaster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Epworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Doncaster and £1,212 in Epworth. 61.2% of homes in Doncaster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.
Epworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Doncaster and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 43.4 in Doncaster and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Doncaster and 55.3% in Epworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Doncaster versus 66.2% in Epworth.
| Indicator | Doncaster | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,094 | 4,361 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24% |
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