Annesley Woodhouse vs Bolsover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 11,228 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 25.4% |
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