Alfreton vs Bolsover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bolsover is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Bolsover
£205,178
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Bolsover
94.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Bolsover
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Bolsover
368.8
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Bolsover
70
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Bolsover
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £205,178 in Bolsover – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Bolsover it is a flat at £106,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Bolsover at 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Bolsover 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 East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bolsover. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 4 in Bolsover.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 93.2% in Bolsover. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 69.8% in Bolsover.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (408 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alfreton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,079 in Bolsover. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Bolsover.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,786.7 in Bolsover. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.7 in Bolsover. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 55.8% in Bolsover. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.4% in Bolsover. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Bolsover has 11,228.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 11,228 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 25.4% |
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