Blidworth vs Bolsover
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bolsover is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Bolsover
£205,178
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Bolsover
94.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Bolsover
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Bolsover
368.8
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Bolsover
70
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Bolsover
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Blidworth commands an average of £211,915, compared with £205,178 in Bolsover – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Bolsover it is a flat at £106,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Blidworth (£152,321 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBlidworth has a crime rate of 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39% lower than Bolsover at 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blidworth 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 data is not fully available for both Blidworth and Bolsover. Blidworth has 1 schools and Bolsover has 4 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 93.2% in Bolsover. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 69.8% in Bolsover.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (416 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blidworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Bolsover averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,079 in Bolsover. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth 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 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.7 in Bolsover. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 66.4% in Bolsover. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 55.8% in Bolsover.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 11,228 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 25.4% |
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