Bolsover vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Creswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Creswell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £161,809, Creswell undercuts Bolsover (£205,178) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bolsover (£301,982 vs £241,481).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCreswell has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Bolsover at 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Bolsover, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Creswell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Creswell averages 418.8 Mbps – ahead of Bolsover's 368.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 80% in Creswell.
Creswell is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (419 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Creswell, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,099 in Creswell. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 44.4 in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 56.2% in Creswell. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 65.9% in Creswell. Bolsover has a population of 11,228 and Creswell has 5,792.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.4% |
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