Area guide · Bolsover

Living in Pinxton

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

At a glance

Pinxton is a village in Bolsover, East Midlands with a population of 4,207. The average house price is £186,825 and the overall crime rate is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pinxton ranks

Population

4,207

Avg House Price

£186,825

Crime Rate

66.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

466 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,214.5

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pinxton's detached homes (£246,781) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£73,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pinxton prices have risen 62% over the last 9 years (£115,397 → £186,825).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£246,781	£246,996	28
Semi-Detached	£174,771	£184,750	45
Terraced	£136,568	£131,500	22
Flat	£73,000	£73,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pinxton is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
John King Infant Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Kirkstead Junior Academy	Primary	Good
Longwood Infant Academy	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Pinxton averages 466 Mbps — 366% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pinxton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	60.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,103

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,207
Median Age	44.8
Median Household Income	£29,214.5
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pinxton?

The average house price in Pinxton is £186,825 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Pinxton is a flat, with an average price of £73,000.

Is Pinxton a safe place to live?

Pinxton has a recorded crime rate of 66.1 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 Pinxton?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Pinxton?

Average broadband download speeds in Pinxton are around 466 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.2% of premises.

How big is Pinxton?

Pinxton is a settlement in Bolsover with a population of approximately 4,207.

Most compared with

How does Pinxton stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Pinxton

House price: £240,964 · £186,825
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.1
Distance: 2.7 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Pinxton

House price: £232,889 · £186,825
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.1
Distance: 2.8 mi

Arnold

Pinxton

House price: £233,758 · £186,825
Crime rate: N/A · 66.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Pinxton

House price: £320,616 · £186,825
Crime rate: N/A · 66.1
Distance: 12.2 mi

Belper

Pinxton

House price: £290,909 · £186,825
Crime rate: 66.4 · 66.1
Distance: 8.0 mi

Bilsthorpe

Pinxton

House price: £257,598 · £186,825
Crime rate: 67.6 · 66.1
Distance: 12.3 mi

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