Bolton upon Dearne vs Chapeltown and High Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBolton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Bolton upon Dearne | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bolton upon Dearne | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,440 | 22,187 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,218.5 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.2% | 26.6% |
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