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Bolton upon Dearne vs Chapeltown and High Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bolton Upon Dearne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. 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

Chapeltown and High Green

£232,951

Crime Rate

Bolton upon Dearne

95.0

Chapeltown and High Green

97.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bolton upon Dearne

100.0%

Chapeltown and High Green

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bolton upon Dearne

440.5

Chapeltown and High Green

353.5

EPC Rating

Bolton upon Dearne

70.2

Chapeltown and High Green

70.1

Median Income

Bolton upon Dearne

£29,219

Chapeltown and High Green

£29,541

At £129,870, Bolton Upon Dearne undercuts Chapeltown And High Green (£232,951) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Upon Dearne is a flat at £80,000, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Chapeltown And High Green (£130,360 vs £80,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chapeltown And High Green prices grew faster — 52% vs 22%.

Bolton Upon Dearne has a crime rate of 95 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Chapeltown And High Green at 97.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton Upon Dearne is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 3 schools in Bolton Upon Dearne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chapeltown And High Green, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBolton upon DearneChapeltown and High Green
Total Schools38
Primary38
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bolton Upon Dearne averages 440.5 Mbps – ahead of Chapeltown And High Green's 353.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bolton Upon Dearne and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.

Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (441 vs 354 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bolton Upon Dearne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Chapeltown And High Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 60.7% of homes in Bolton Upon Dearne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.

Chapeltown And High Green has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green and £29,218.5 in Bolton Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green.

IndicatorBolton upon DearneChapeltown and High Green
Population7,44022,187
Median Age43.442.6
Median Household Income£29,218.5£29,541
Employment Rate55.2%54.5%
Owner Occupied63%61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolton Upon Dearne and Chapeltown And High Green?
Bolton Upon Dearne and Chapeltown And High Green are approximately 7.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolton Upon Dearne or Chapeltown And High Green?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Bolton Upon Dearne or Chapeltown And High Green safer?
Bolton Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate at 95 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolton Upon Dearne or Chapeltown And High Green?
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 Chapeltown And High Green?
Bolton Upon Dearne has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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