Area guide · Bolsover

Living in Tibshelf

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

At a glance

Tibshelf is a village in Bolsover, East Midlands with a population of 4,352. The average house price is £192,222 and the overall crime rate is 66.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tibshelf ranks

Population

4,352

Avg House Price

£192,222

Crime Rate

66.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,973.5

Median Age

45.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tibshelf's detached homes (£272,773) command roughly 2.5× the price of a terraced (£111,093).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tibshelf prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£149,547 → £192,222).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£272,773	£274,000	22
Semi-Detached	£165,224	£170,000	19
Terraced	£111,093	£111,000	15
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tibshelf is 66.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tibshelf: 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
Tibshelf Infant School	Primary	Good
Town End Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Tibshelf averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tibshelf homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,098

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,352
Median Age	45.3
Median Household Income	£28,973.5
Employment Rate	56.5%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tibshelf?

The average house price in Tibshelf is £192,222 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tibshelf is a terraced, with an average price of £111,093.

Is Tibshelf a safe place to live?

Tibshelf has a recorded crime rate of 66.2 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 Tibshelf?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Tibshelf?

Average broadband download speeds in Tibshelf are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95% of premises.

How big is Tibshelf?

Tibshelf is a settlement in Bolsover with a population of approximately 4,352.

Most compared with

How does Tibshelf stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Tibshelf

House price: £240,964 · £192,222
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.2
Distance: 3.6 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Tibshelf

House price: £232,889 · £192,222
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.2
Distance: 5.7 mi

Arnold

Tibshelf

House price: £233,758 · £192,222
Crime rate: N/A · 66.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bakewell

Tibshelf

House price: £428,081 · £192,222
Crime rate: 45.5 · 66.2
Distance: 14.7 mi

Belper

Tibshelf

House price: £290,909 · £192,222
Crime rate: 66.4 · 66.2
Distance: 9.9 mi

Bilsthorpe

Tibshelf

House price: £257,598 · £192,222
Crime rate: 67.6 · 66.2
Distance: 12.9 mi

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