Bolsover vs Worksop
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bolsover wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Worksop has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Worksop
£220,609
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Worksop
78.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Worksop
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Worksop
418.8
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Worksop
70.9
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Worksop
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £205,178, Bolsover undercuts Worksop (£220,609) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Worksop it is a flat at £103,565.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Worksop (£130,673 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Worksop experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.9 per 1,000 versus 94.5 per 1,000 in Bolsover. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Worksop 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 Worksop, which has 15 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worksop School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Worksop averages 418.8 Mbps – ahead of Bolsover's 368.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 94.1% in Worksop. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 80% in Worksop.
Worksop is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (419 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Worksop leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bolsover averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,099 in Worksop. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Worksop.
Worksop has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £27,853.3 in Worksop. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 44.4 in Worksop. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 65.9% in Worksop. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 56.2% in Worksop.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 43,435 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.4% |
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