Bawtry vs Bolton upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bolton Upon Dearne offers lower property prices by roughly 124%. Bolton Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Bolton upon Dearne
£129,870
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Bolton upon Dearne
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Bolton upon Dearne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Bolton upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Bolton upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
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 124% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Bolton Upon Dearne it is a flat at £80,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 107% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £102,259).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Bolton Upon Dearne (95 per 1,000) compared to Bawtry (116.5 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Bawtry 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 HumberBawtry has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Bolton Upon Dearne has 3.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Bawtry | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolton Upon Dearne offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 98% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (441 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bawtry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Bolton Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 7,440 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 23.2% |
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