Town Pop. 12,705

Living in Bentley (Doncaster): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bentley (Doncaster) is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Bentley (Doncaster) most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 22/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the DN5 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the DN5 district's 67/100. Broadband (89) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
217 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 932 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 388 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 282 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Public order 189 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Shoplifting 183 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 783 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 106 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 86 crimes
  3. 3 Newcomen Road 81 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
67
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
49
10 schools in area · 38 within 4km
4Good6Ungraded
  • Arksey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Scawsby Saltersgate Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bentley High Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Bentley New Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Kirkby Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Scawsby Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Toll Bar Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
75
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary1 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E11 mi
Pontefract Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs69.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,382 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 245 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed3.9%Retired21.2%Student3.2%Other inactive15.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary42.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership59.5%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
75
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 0.1 mi
Doncaster 1.5 mi
Adwick 2.4 mi
J37 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J37 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J36 A1(M) 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £126,000 77
Semi-detached £150,000 27
Terraced £118,750 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£86k £135k £184k £233k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Scawthorpe and Cusworth 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sprotbrough 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Doncaster 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Adwick le Street 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Armthorpe 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
High Melton 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warmsworth 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Askern 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bentley (Doncaster) a nice place to live?

Bentley (Doncaster) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bentley (Doncaster) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bentley (Doncaster)?

Crime levels in Bentley (Doncaster) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 2,757 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bentley (Doncaster)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bentley (Doncaster) are Arksey Primary School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School and Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Bentley (Doncaster) in total.

What are house prices like in Bentley (Doncaster)?

The current median house price in Bentley (Doncaster) is £126,000, around 56% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £150,000, terraced £118,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bentley (Doncaster) in context

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Postcode districts in Bentley (Doncaster)

DN5 53 ⇄

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