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Bolton upon Dearne vs Castleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bolton Upon Dearne offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Bolton Upon Dearne 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

Castleford

£209,081

Crime Rate

Bolton upon Dearne

95.0

Castleford

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bolton upon Dearne

100.0%

Castleford

76.9%

Avg Download Speed

Bolton upon Dearne

440.5

Castleford

464.2

EPC Rating

Bolton upon Dearne

70.2

Castleford

70.9

Median Income

Bolton upon Dearne

£29,219

Castleford

£30,276

The average house price in Bolton Upon Dearne is £129,870, which is 38% less than Castleford at £209,081. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Upon Dearne is a flat at £80,000, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Castleford (£150,109 vs £102,259).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Castleford prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.

Crime is lower in Bolton Upon Dearne (95 per 1,000) compared to Castleford (108.4 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Bolton Upon Dearne is violent-crime, while in Castleford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Bolton Upon Dearne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Castleford. Bolton Upon Dearne has 3 schools in total, while Castleford has 15.

Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Castleford School Inspection Breakdown

76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBolton upon DearneCastleford
Total Schools315
Primary313
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%76.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Castleford offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 440.5 Mbps in Bolton Upon Dearne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bolton Upon Dearne and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 91.8% in Castleford.

Castleford is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (464 vs 441 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Castleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Bolton Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne and £1,132 in Castleford. 60.7% of homes in Bolton Upon Dearne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.

Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne and 41.5 in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 57% in Castleford. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne versus 59.8% in Castleford.

IndicatorBolton upon DearneCastleford
Population7,44045,363
Median Age43.441.5
Median Household Income£29,218.5£30,276
Employment Rate55.2%57%
Owner Occupied63%59.8%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%29.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolton Upon Dearne and Castleford?
Bolton Upon Dearne and Castleford are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolton Upon Dearne or Castleford?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Bolton Upon Dearne or Castleford safer?
Bolton Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate at 95 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolton Upon Dearne or Castleford?
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 Castleford?
Castleford has faster average broadband at 464.2 Mbps.

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