Bolsover vs Clowne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Clowne offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Clowne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Clowne
£187,149
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Clowne
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Clowne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Clowne
411
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Clowne
70
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Clowne
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Clowne is £187,149, which is 10% less than Bolsover at £205,178. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Bolsover (£301,982 vs £266,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Clowne (66.5 per 1,000) compared to Bolsover (94.5 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Clowne 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 Clowne. Bolsover has 4 schools in total, while Clowne has 3.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clowne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clowne offers faster average downloads at 411.0 Mbps, compared to 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 79.2% in Clowne.
Clowne is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (411 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 70 (band C) in Clowne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,079 in Clowne. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.
Bolsover has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £28,786.7 in Clowne. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 45.7 in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 55.8% in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 66.4% in Clowne.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 7,759 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 25.4% |
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