Bolsover vs Carlton in Lindrick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bolsover is about 2% cheaper on average. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Carlton in Lindrick
£210,046
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Carlton in Lindrick
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Carlton in Lindrick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Carlton in Lindrick
409.6
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Carlton in Lindrick
70.8
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Carlton in Lindrick
£28,357
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bolsover more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,178 versus £210,046 in Carlton In Lindrick. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Bolsover (£106,975 vs £93,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 78.6 offences per 1,000 people, Carlton In Lindrick is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Bolsover's 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 Bolsover: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carlton In Lindrick enjoy 409.6 Mbps on average, while Bolsover lags behind at 368.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (410 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carlton In Lindrick is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Bolsover's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bolsover has a population of 11,228 while Carlton In Lindrick has 5,460. Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,356.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 24.3% |
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