Town comparison
Dunscroft and Hatfield vs Epworth
Which is better to live in? 8.5 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 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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberEpworth 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Dunscroft and Hatfield | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Dunscroft and Hatfield | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,026 | 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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