Bentley Rise
Doncaster 013 · 4 sub-areas · 6,089 residents
Doncaster 013 is a residential area within Doncaster, home to around 6,100 people. Rents are well below the national average — a typical two-bedroom property lets for about £627 a month, noticeably cheaper than most of England. With over six in ten residents owning their home and a deposit-to-buy timeline of just over two years, it's one of the more accessible parts of Yorkshire for anyone thinking about getting on the property ladder.
Bentley Rise is a commuter neighbourhood within Doncaster — train into Leeds runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bentley Rise?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £684 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bentley Rise in Doncaster
Living in Bentley Rise
This part of Doncaster is solidly residential in character — mostly owner-occupied streets where families and settled adults make up the bulk of the population. It doesn't have the buzz of a city-centre neighbourhood, but that's not really the point. What you get instead is affordable housing, decent greenspace access, and a slower pace that suits people who want space over scene.
The cost picture is one of the area's clearest selling points. A two-bedroom home runs about £627 a month — roughly half the UK national median for a two-bed. Even a three-bedroom property comes in under £750, which is a figure that would be near-unthinkable in most southern English cities. House prices reflect the same story: the median sale price is around £138,000, and the average buyer can save a deposit in just over two years.
The people living here skew slightly older than many urban neighbourhoods — around one in five residents is aged 50 to 64, and the under-18 share is nearly 20%. That combination points to a mix of established families and older homeowners rather than a young professional crowd. Nearly nine in ten residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is low by national standards. Owner-occupation sits at around 62%, with private renters making up about 30% of households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 937 metres away — about a 12-minute walk — connecting residents to Leeds, Sheffield and beyond. The area has the profile of a commuter neighbourhood: most people drive to work, with car use at 61% and public transport at under 7%. Greenspace is genuinely accessible, with the nearest patch under 300 metres away and over half of residents within walking distance of open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Doncaster 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, affordable residential area that suits families and settled adults more than young professionals. The greenspace access is good — the nearest open space is under 300 metres away — and the cost of living is low. The trade-off is that school Ofsted ratings within catchment distance are well below the national average, and crime rates are above the UK norm.
- What is the rent in Doncaster 013?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £486 a month, a two-bed about £627, and a three-bed roughly £745. These are estimates scaled from local sale prices and council-level data. Rents rose around 5.7% over the past year, but remain well below the UK national median.
- Is Doncaster 013 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 123 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the more deprived third of English neighbourhoods, which tends to correlate with higher crime. Checking the street-level crime map for specific categories will give you a clearer picture.
- What's the commute from Doncaster 013 to Doncaster centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about a 12-minute walk away. Most residents drive — around 61% commute by car — with public transport used by under 7%. If you're commuting further afield, the rail journey to major employment hubs takes roughly 52 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Doncaster 013?
- Mostly settled homeowners — around 62% own their home. The age profile skews slightly older, with a strong 50–64 cohort. Families with children are present (under-18s make up about 20% of residents), but it's not a young-professional area. Nearly 90% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Doncaster 013?
- There are 39 schools within 2km, but only around 6% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 7.7km away. Families should check individual school ratings and catchment maps carefully before choosing the area.
- Is Doncaster 013 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas in Yorkshire for buyers. The median sale price is around £138,000 and the typical deposit can be saved in just over two years on a local salary. That combination is unusual by national standards and makes the area worth considering seriously if you're trying to buy your first home.