Town Pop. 3,647

Living in Whitwell (Bolsover): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitwell (Bolsover) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Whitwell (Bolsover) places 2nd of 5 in the S80 postcode district. Broadband (85) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Whitwell (Bolsover) in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see S80 postcode district.

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Whitwell (Bolsover) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
99 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 113 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 55 crimes
  2. 2 Spring Hill 35 crimes
  3. 3 Welbeck Street 22 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13 µg/m³
70
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Hodthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 123 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2%Retired26.9%Student3%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership66.3%
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
35
Whitwell 0.4 mi
Creswell 1.4 mi
Shireoaks 3.3 mi
J30 M1 3.6 mi
J30 M1 3.8 mi
J29A M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £158,000 21
Semi-detached £135,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£134k £151k £169k £187k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Creswell 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Darfoulds 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rhodesia 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shireoaks 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Langwith 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Worksop 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
South Anston 57 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitwell (Bolsover) a nice place to live?

Whitwell (Bolsover) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitwell (Bolsover) is 44/100, 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 Whitwell (Bolsover)?

Whitwell (Bolsover) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 361 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitwell (Bolsover)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitwell (Bolsover) are Hodthorpe Primary School and Whitwell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whitwell (Bolsover) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitwell (Bolsover)?

The current median house price in Whitwell (Bolsover) is £158,000, around 45% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £135,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitwell (Bolsover) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitwell (Bolsover)

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