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Bolton upon Dearne vs Swallownest and Aston

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bolton Upon Dearne is about 62% cheaper on average. Swallownest And Aston 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

Swallownest and Aston

£341,884

Crime Rate

Bolton upon Dearne

95.0

Swallownest and Aston

90.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bolton upon Dearne

100.0%

Swallownest and Aston

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bolton upon Dearne

440.5

Swallownest and Aston

396.5

EPC Rating

Bolton upon Dearne

70.2

Swallownest and Aston

70.2

Median Income

Bolton upon Dearne

£29,219

Swallownest and Aston

£27,965

The average house price in Bolton Upon Dearne is £129,870, which is 62% less than Swallownest And Aston at £341,884. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Upon Dearne is a flat at £80,000, while in Swallownest And Aston it is a flat at £109,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Swallownest And Aston (£414,323 vs £208,906).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Swallownest And Aston prices grew faster — 50% vs 22%.

Crime is lower in Swallownest And Aston (90.9 per 1,000) compared to Bolton Upon Dearne (95 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Bolton Upon Dearne is violent-crime, while in Swallownest And Aston 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 80% in Swallownest And Aston. Bolton Upon Dearne has 3 schools in total, while Swallownest And Aston has 7.

Bolton upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown

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

Swallownest and Aston School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBolton upon DearneSwallownest and Aston
Total Schools37
Primary36
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bolton Upon Dearne offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 396.5 Mbps in Swallownest And Aston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Bolton Upon Dearne and 97.3% in Swallownest And Aston. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 73.6% in Swallownest And Aston.

Bolton Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (441 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bolton Upon Dearne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Swallownest And Aston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bolton Upon Dearne and £1,066 in Swallownest And Aston. 60.7% of homes in Bolton Upon Dearne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Swallownest And Aston.

Swallownest And Aston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% 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 £27,965 in Swallownest And Aston. The median age is 43.4 in Bolton Upon Dearne and 43.3 in Swallownest And Aston. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Bolton Upon Dearne and 54.6% in Swallownest And Aston. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Bolton Upon Dearne versus 63.6% in Swallownest And Aston.

IndicatorBolton upon DearneSwallownest and Aston
Population7,44014,912
Median Age43.443.3
Median Household Income£29,218.5£27,965
Employment Rate55.2%54.6%
Owner Occupied63%63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified23.2%23.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolton Upon Dearne and Swallownest And Aston?
Bolton Upon Dearne and Swallownest And Aston are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolton Upon Dearne or Swallownest And Aston?
Bolton Upon Dearne is cheaper, with an average house price of £129,870.
Is Bolton Upon Dearne or Swallownest And Aston safer?
Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate at 90.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolton Upon Dearne or Swallownest And Aston?
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 Swallownest And Aston?
Bolton Upon Dearne has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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