Bilsthorpe vs Bolsover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bolsover is about 26% cheaper on average. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Bolsover
£205,178
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Bolsover
94.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Bolsover
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Bolsover
368.8
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Bolsover
70
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Bolsover
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bolsover more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,178 versus £257,598 in Bilsthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Bolsover it is a flat at £106,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Bolsover (£106,975 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 67.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bilsthorpe is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Bolsover's 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Bilsthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bolsover.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Bilsthorpe | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bolsover enjoy 368.8 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 93.2% in Bolsover. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 69.8% in Bolsover.
Bolsover is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (369 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Bolsover's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,079 in Bolsover. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Bolsover.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Bolsover has 11,228. Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,786.7 in Bolsover. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.7 in Bolsover. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 55.8% in Bolsover.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 11,228 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 25.4% |
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