Bolsover vs Dinnington (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Dinnington (rotherham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Bolsover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£196,299
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Dinnington (Rotherham)
138.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Dinnington (Rotherham)
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Dinnington (Rotherham)
444.2
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Dinnington (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bolsover commands an average of £205,178, compared with £196,299 in Dinnington (rotherham) – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bolsover (£106,975 vs £82,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBolsover has a crime rate of 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Dinnington (rotherham) at 138.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bolsover, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 40% in Dinnington (rotherham). There are 4 schools in Bolsover and 5 in Dinnington (rotherham).
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.2 Mbps in Dinnington (rotherham) and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (444 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dinnington (rotherham), scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 63.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Bolsover has a population of 11,228 and Dinnington (rotherham) has 11,209.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 11,209 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.1% |
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