Area guide · Bolsover

Living in Creswell

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

At a glance

Creswell is a village in Bolsover, East Midlands with a population of 5,792. The average house price is £161,809 and the overall crime rate is 66.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Creswell ranks

Population

5,792

Avg House Price

£161,809

Crime Rate

66.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

419 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,853.3

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Creswell's detached homes (£241,481) command roughly 2.6× the price of a terraced (£93,858).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Creswell prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£109,176 → £161,809).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£241,481	£221,000	26
Semi-Detached	£164,320	£157,500	41
Terraced	£93,858	£89,000	32
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Creswell is 66.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery	Primary	Good
Creswell Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Creswell averages 419 Mbps — 319% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Creswell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	64.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,099

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,792
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£27,853.3
Employment Rate	56.2%
Owner Occupied	65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Creswell?

The average house price in Creswell is £161,809 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Creswell is a terraced, with an average price of £93,858.

Is Creswell a safe place to live?

Creswell has a recorded crime rate of 66.3 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 Creswell?

Creswell has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Creswell?

Average broadband download speeds in Creswell are around 419 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.1% of premises.

How big is Creswell?

Creswell is a settlement in Bolsover with a population of approximately 5,792.

Most compared with

How does Creswell stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Creswell

House price: £240,964 · £161,809
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.3
Distance: 13.4 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Creswell

House price: £232,889 · £161,809
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.3
Distance: 12.7 mi

Bawtry

Creswell

House price: £291,552 · £161,809
Crime rate: 116.5 · 66.3
Distance: 14.3 mi

Bilsthorpe

Creswell

House price: £257,598 · £161,809
Crime rate: 67.6 · 66.3
Distance: 11.7 mi

Blidworth

Creswell

House price: £211,915 · £161,809
Crime rate: 68.2 · 66.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

Bolsover

Creswell

House price: £205,178 · £161,809
Crime rate: 94.5 · 66.3
Distance: 3.8 mi

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