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Area guide · Bolsover

Living in Clowne

A snapshot of life in Clowne, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Clowne is a village in Bolsover, East Midlands with a population of 7,759. The average house price is £187,149 and the overall crime rate is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Clowne ranks

Population

7,759

Avg House Price

£187,149

Crime Rate

66.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

411 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,786.7

Median Age

45.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Clowne's detached homes (£266,434) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£98,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Clowne prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£152,121 → £187,149).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£266,434	£254,000	46
Semi-Detached	£175,180	£185,000	53
Terraced	£122,115	£120,000	39
Flat	£98,625	£98,250	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Clowne is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Clowne: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Clowne Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Clowne Junior School	Primary	Good
Heritage High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Clowne averages 411 Mbps — 311% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Clowne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,079

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,759
Median Age	45.7
Median Household Income	£28,786.7
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Clowne?

The average house price in Clowne is £187,149 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Clowne?

The most affordable entry point in Clowne is a flat, with an average price of £98,625.

Is Clowne a safe place to live?

Clowne has a recorded crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Clowne?

Clowne has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Clowne?

Average broadband download speeds in Clowne are around 411 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Clowne?

Clowne is a settlement in Bolsover with a population of approximately 7,759.

Most compared with

How does Clowne stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Clowne

House price: £240,964 · £187,149
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.5
Distance: 13.3 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Clowne

House price: £232,889 · £187,149
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.5
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bawtry

Clowne

House price: £291,552 · £187,149
Crime rate: 116.5 · 66.5
Distance: 14.7 mi

Bilsthorpe

Clowne

House price: £257,598 · £187,149
Crime rate: 67.6 · 66.5
Distance: 13.4 mi

Blidworth

Clowne

House price: £211,915 · £187,149
Crime rate: 68.2 · 66.5
Distance: 13.6 mi

Bolsover

Clowne

House price: £205,178 · £187,149
Crime rate: 94.5 · 66.5
Distance: 3.4 mi

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