Town Pop. 10,902

Living in Bolsover: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bolsover comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the S44 postcode district, Bolsover ranks 4th. It scores 6 points above the S44 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Bolsover sits 10 points above the S44 district figure of 44/100. For the surrounding area, see S44 postcode district.

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Bolsover scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S44 5AA S44 6AA S44 9AS S44

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 544 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 199 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 136 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 135 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Vehicle crime 97 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 298 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 150 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 37 crimes
  3. 3 Bathurst Road 37 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
5Good
  • Bolsover Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bolsover Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Bolsover Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Palterton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Bolsover SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital8.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,408 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 245 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.9%Student2.7%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary37%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 3.5 mi
Creswell 4 mi
Shirebrook 4.2 mi
J29A M1 1.7 mi
J29A M1 2 mi
J29 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £174,422 90
Detached £288,750 32
Semi-detached £170,488 31
Terraced £123,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£102k £175k £250k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shuttlewood 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 1.6 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Duckmanton 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Glapwell 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Langwith 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shirebrook 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolsover a nice place to live?

Bolsover has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bolsover is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bolsover?

Bolsover has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 1,409 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolsover?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolsover are Bolsover Church of England Junior School, Bolsover Infant School and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Bolsover in total.

What are house prices like in Bolsover?

The current median house price in Bolsover is £174,422, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £288,750, semi-detached £170,488, terraced £123,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 90 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bolsover

S44 41 ⇄

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