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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.

Adwick le Street
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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Adwick 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetBolton upon Dearne
Total Schools73
Primary63
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetBolton upon Dearne
Population18,3267,440
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,218.5
Employment Rate56.6%55.2%
Owner Occupied67.7%63%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%23.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Bolton Upon Dearne?
Adwick Le Street and Bolton Upon Dearne are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Bolton Upon Dearne?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Adwick Le Street or Bolton Upon Dearne safer?
Bolton Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate at 95 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Bolton Upon Dearne?
Adwick Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adwick Le Street or Bolton Upon Dearne?
Bolton Upon Dearne has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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