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Bolsover vs Mansfield Woodhouse

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBolsoverMansfield Woodhouse
Total Schools47
Primary36
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBolsoverMansfield Woodhouse
Population11,22819,521
Median Age45.744.3
Median Household Income£28,786.7£27,804.2
Employment Rate55.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied66.4%66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified25.4%23.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolsover and Mansfield Woodhouse?
Bolsover and Mansfield Woodhouse are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolsover or Mansfield Woodhouse?
Mansfield Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £192,528.
Is Bolsover or Mansfield Woodhouse safer?
Mansfield Woodhouse has the lower crime rate at 91.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolsover or Mansfield Woodhouse?
Bolsover has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bolsover or Mansfield Woodhouse?
Mansfield Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 440.8 Mbps.

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