Bolsover vs Swallownest and Aston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bolsover wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Swallownest and Aston
£341,884
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Swallownest and Aston
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Swallownest and Aston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Swallownest and Aston
396.5
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Swallownest and Aston
70.2
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Swallownest and Aston
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Swallownest And Aston commands an average of £341,884, compared with £205,178 in Bolsover – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Swallownest And Aston it is a flat at £109,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Swallownest And Aston (£192,974 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Swallownest And Aston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.9 per 1,000 versus 94.5 per 1,000 in Bolsover. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Swallownest And Aston 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 80% in Swallownest And Aston. There are 4 schools in Bolsover and 7 in Swallownest And Aston.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swallownest and Aston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.5 Mbps in Swallownest And Aston and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 97.3% in Swallownest And Aston. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 73.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
Swallownest And Aston is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (397 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Swallownest And Aston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Bolsover averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,066 in Swallownest And Aston. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Swallownest And Aston.
Swallownest And Aston 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 Swallownest And Aston. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 43.3 in Swallownest And Aston. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 63.6% in Swallownest And Aston. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 54.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 14,912 |
| 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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