Bolsover vs Mansfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mansfield Woodhouse wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Mansfield Woodhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Mansfield Woodhouse
£192,528
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Mansfield Woodhouse
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Mansfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Mansfield Woodhouse
440.8
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Mansfield Woodhouse
70.4
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Mansfield Woodhouse
£27,804
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £192,528, Mansfield Woodhouse undercuts Bolsover (£205,178) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Mansfield Woodhouse it is a flat at £103,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Bolsover (£301,982 vs £254,845).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Mansfield Woodhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 91.9 per 1,000 versus 94.5 per 1,000 in Bolsover. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Mansfield Woodhouse 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 Mansfield Woodhouse, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mansfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Mansfield Woodhouse averages 440.8 Mbps – ahead of Bolsover's 368.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 98% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 85.3% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (441 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Mansfield Woodhouse, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bolsover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,086 in Mansfield Woodhouse. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,804.2 in Mansfield Woodhouse. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 44.3 in Mansfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 56.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 66.6% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Bolsover has a population of 11,228 and Mansfield Woodhouse has 19,521.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 19,521 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,804.2 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.6% |
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