Bolsover vs Langwith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Langwith offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Langwith has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Langwith
£155,785
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Langwith
67.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Langwith
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Langwith
337.2
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Langwith
70.3
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Langwith
£27,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Langwith is £155,785, which is 32% less than Bolsover at £205,178. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Langwith it is a terraced at £122,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Langwith (£339,975 vs £301,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langwith prices grew faster — 69% vs 67%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 67.1 offences per 1,000 people, Langwith is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Bolsover's 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Langwith 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bolsover and Langwith. Bolsover has 4 schools and Langwith has 1 schools.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langwith School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bolsover | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bolsover offers faster average downloads at 368.8 Mbps, compared to 337.2 Mbps in Langwith. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 93.8% in Langwith. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 57.9% in Langwith.
Bolsover is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (369 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Langwith are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,083 in Langwith. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Langwith.
Langwith has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,716.3 in Langwith. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 44.5 in Langwith. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 57% in Langwith. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 66.1% in Langwith.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,716.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.1% |
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