Bolsover vs Chesterfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bolsover offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Bolsover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Chesterfield
£246,172
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Chesterfield
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Chesterfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Chesterfield
424.4
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Chesterfield
69.4
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Chesterfield
£29,757
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bolsover is £205,178, which is 17% less than Chesterfield at £246,172. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Chesterfield it is a flat at £125,135.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Chesterfield (£144,799 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 94.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bolsover is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Chesterfield's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Chesterfield 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 MidlandsBolsover has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chesterfield. Bolsover has 4 schools in total, while Chesterfield has 29.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chesterfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 29 schools (23 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 29 |
| Primary | 3 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chesterfield offers faster average downloads at 424.4 Mbps, compared to 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 97.6% in Chesterfield. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 82.2% in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (424 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bolsover are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Chesterfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,141 in Chesterfield. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Chesterfield.
Bolsover has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £28,786.7 in Bolsover. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 46.4 in Chesterfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 55% in Chesterfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 66.5% in Chesterfield.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 76,394 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,756.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 27.2% |
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