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Dunscroft and Hatfield vs Epworth

Which is better to live in? 8.5 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 50% lower. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunscroft And Hatfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£144,660

Epworth

£291,383

Crime Rate

Dunscroft and Hatfield

116.6

Epworth

76.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Dunscroft and Hatfield

100.0%

Epworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Dunscroft and Hatfield

425.8

Epworth

407.8

EPC Rating

Dunscroft and Hatfield

70.9

Epworth

70.9

Median Income

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£30,186

Epworth

£29,870

At £144,660, Dunscroft And Hatfield undercuts Epworth (£291,383) by around 50% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dunscroft And Hatfield is a terraced at £116,333, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Epworth (£339,925 vs £216,405).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 37%.

Epworth has a crime rate of 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Dunscroft And Hatfield at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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.

Of the 5 schools in Dunscroft And Hatfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Epworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 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.

MetricDunscroft and HatfieldEpworth
Total Schools52
Primary41
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Dunscroft And Hatfield averages 425.8 Mbps – ahead of Epworth's 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Dunscroft And Hatfield and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield and 79.5% in Epworth.

Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Dunscroft And Hatfield, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Epworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield and £1,212 in Epworth. 61.2% of homes in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Dunscroft And Hatfield and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield and 55.3% in Epworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield versus 66.2% in Epworth. Dunscroft And Hatfield has a population of 13,026 and Epworth has 4,361.

IndicatorDunscroft and HatfieldEpworth
Population13,0264,361
Median Age43.444.8
Median Household Income£30,186£29,870.3
Employment Rate54.9%55.3%
Owner Occupied62.8%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%24%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Dunscroft And Hatfield and Epworth?
Dunscroft And Hatfield and Epworth are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Dunscroft And Hatfield or Epworth?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Dunscroft And Hatfield or Epworth safer?
Epworth has the lower crime rate at 76.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Dunscroft And Hatfield or Epworth?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Dunscroft And Hatfield or Epworth?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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