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Bolton upon Dearne vs Carlton in Lindrick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bolton Upon Dearne wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton Upon Dearne edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bolton upon Dearne

£129,870

Carlton in Lindrick

£210,046

Crime Rate

Bolton upon Dearne

95.0

Carlton in Lindrick

78.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bolton upon Dearne

100.0%

Carlton in Lindrick

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bolton upon Dearne

440.5

Carlton in Lindrick

409.6

EPC Rating

Bolton upon Dearne

70.2

Carlton in Lindrick

70.8

Median Income

Bolton upon Dearne

£29,219

Carlton in Lindrick

£28,357

Property in Carlton In Lindrick commands an average of £210,046, compared with £129,870 in Bolton Upon Dearne – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Upon Dearne is a flat at £80,000, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Carlton In Lindrick (£268,873 vs £208,906).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 22%.

Residents of Carlton In Lindrick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.6 per 1,000 versus 95 per 1,000 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The most common crime category in Bolton Upon Dearne is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Bolton Upon Dearne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Carlton In Lindrick. There are 3 schools in Bolton Upon Dearne and 2 in Carlton In Lindrick.

Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBolton upon DearneCarlton in Lindrick
Total Schools32
Primary32
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 440.5 Mbps in Bolton Upon Dearne and 409.6 Mbps in Carlton In Lindrick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bolton Upon Dearne and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.

Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (441 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Carlton In Lindrick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bolton Upon Dearne averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 60.7% of homes in Bolton Upon Dearne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.

Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne versus 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick.

IndicatorBolton upon DearneCarlton in Lindrick
Population7,4405,460
Median Age43.444.5
Median Household Income£29,218.5£28,356.5
Employment Rate55.2%55.5%
Owner Occupied63%65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolton Upon Dearne and Carlton In Lindrick?
Bolton Upon Dearne and Carlton In Lindrick are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolton Upon Dearne or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Bolton Upon Dearne or Carlton In Lindrick safer?
Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate at 78.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolton Upon Dearne or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bolton Upon Dearne has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bolton Upon Dearne or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bolton Upon Dearne has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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