Bolsover vs Rotherham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bolsover is about 2% cheaper on average. Rotherham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Rotherham
£209,305
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Rotherham
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Rotherham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Rotherham
459.6
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Rotherham
70
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Rotherham
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bolsover is £205,178, which is 2% less than Rotherham at £209,305. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Rotherham it is a flat at £98,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Rotherham (£352,149 vs £301,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 90.9 offences per 1,000 people, Rotherham is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Bolsover's 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in 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 MidlandsBolsover has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Rotherham. Bolsover has 4 schools in total, while Rotherham has 28.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rotherham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 28 |
| Primary | 3 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rotherham offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 96.4% in Rotherham. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 90.6% in Rotherham.
Rotherham is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (460 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bolsover are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Rotherham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,063 in Rotherham. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Rotherham.
Rotherham has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,075.5 in Rotherham and £28,786.7 in Bolsover. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 42.2 in Rotherham. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 53.8% in Rotherham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 61% in Rotherham.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 70,761 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 28.2% |
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