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Annesley Woodhouse vs Bolsover

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bolsover wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Bolsover

£205,178

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Bolsover

94.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Bolsover

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Bolsover

368.8

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Bolsover

70

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Bolsover

£28,787

Property in Annesley Woodhouse commands an average of £232,889, compared with £205,178 in Bolsover – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Bolsover it is a flat at £106,975.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £301,982).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 47%.

Residents of Annesley Woodhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.2 per 1,000 versus 94.5 per 1,000 in Bolsover. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse 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.

Families may prefer Annesley Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bolsover. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 4 in Bolsover.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseBolsover
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 93.2% in Bolsover. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 69.8% in Bolsover.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 369 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bolsover leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,079 in Bolsover. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Bolsover.

Bolsover has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.7 in Bolsover. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 66.4% in Bolsover. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 55.8% in Bolsover.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseBolsover
Population6,16211,228
Median Age43.545.7
Median Household Income£27,631£28,786.7
Employment Rate56.9%55.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%25.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Bolsover?
Annesley Woodhouse and Bolsover are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Bolsover?
Bolsover is cheaper, with an average house price of £205,178.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Bolsover safer?
Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate at 80.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Bolsover?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Bolsover?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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