Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Bolton upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? 6.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bolton Upon Dearne is about 74% cheaper on average. Bolton Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adwick le Street
£225,351
Bolton upon Dearne
£129,870
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Bolton upon Dearne
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Bolton upon Dearne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Bolton upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Bolton upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Bolton upon Dearne
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bolton Upon Dearne is £129,870, which is 74% less than Adwick Le Street at £225,351. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Bolton Upon Dearne it is a flat at £80,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £102,259).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolton Upon Dearne prices grew faster — 22% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 95 offences per 1,000 people, Bolton Upon Dearne is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Adwick Le Street's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Bolton Upon Dearne it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberAdwick Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Bolton Upon Dearne has 3.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolton Upon Dearne offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 98% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (441 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Adwick Le Street are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Bolton Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 7,440 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.2% |
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