Bolsover vs Clay Cross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bolsover is about 5% cheaper on average. Clay Cross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Clay Cross
£215,091
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Clay Cross
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Clay Cross
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Clay Cross
311.8
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Clay Cross
70.2
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Clay Cross
£28,862
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bolsover is £205,178, which is 5% less than Clay Cross at £215,091. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Clay Cross it is a flat at £98,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Clay Cross (£199,414 vs £176,758).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 52.2 offences per 1,000 people, Clay Cross is the safer of the two – 81% lower than Bolsover's 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross. Bolsover has 4 schools in total, while Clay Cross has 2.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clay Cross School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolsover offers faster average downloads at 368.8 Mbps, compared to 311.8 Mbps in Clay Cross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 86.5% in Clay Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 57.2% in Clay Cross.
Bolsover is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (369 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clay Cross are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,042 in Clay Cross. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Clay Cross.
Clay Cross has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,862 in Clay Cross and £28,786.7 in Bolsover. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 45.8 in Clay Cross. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 56% in Clay Cross. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 68.2% in Clay Cross.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 8,915 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,862 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 24.6% |
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