House prices in Bolsover
The median price paid for a home in Bolsover was £172,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,135 sales. House prices in Bolsover fell 0.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 17.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bolsover was 27% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Bolsover was £706 a month in August 2026, 4.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Bolsover had 8.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Bolsover stands out
- Bolsover has the 23rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £706 a month in August 2026.
- Bolsover has the 27th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £172,500 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Bolsover
The median price paid in Bolsover was £172,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,135 sales, or £2,252 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £260,625 | 348 | £2,767 | −4.5% | +15.8% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £167,750 | 450 | £2,250 | −0.1% | +19.8% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £120,000 | 330 | £1,478 | 0.0% | +26.3% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover | £172,500 | −0.3% | +17.1% | £2,252 | −1.7% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bolsover sold for a median £2,252 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 19% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Bolsover has the 27th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −0.3% change over the year is the 149th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in Bolsover
The average private rent in Bolsover was £706 a month in August 2026, 4.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bolsover are 38.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bolsover has the 23rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Bolsover
962 homes were sold in Bolsover in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.15 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bolsover were 1.4% up on the year before and 28.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 69th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bolsover
The police recorded 6,618 crimes in Bolsover in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Bolsover fell 0.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 17.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.63 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.14 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.04 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.32 |
Bolsover has the 130th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 13th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Bolsover
Bolsover is the 52nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 52nd |
| Income | 73rd |
| Employment | 38th |
| Education and skills | 34th |
| Health | 15th |
| Crime | 106th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 187th |
| Living environment | 150th |
Broadband and mobile in Bolsover
93.3% of premises in Bolsover can get gigabit broadband and 98.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 89.1% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 91st highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
78.1% of premises in Bolsover get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bolsover
In the year ending June 2025, 5,573 people moved to Bolsover from elsewhere in the UK and 4,781 moved away, a net gain of 792 (9.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Mansfield 602
- Chesterfield 496
- Amber Valley 486
Most moved out to
- Chesterfield 557
- North East Derbyshire 495
- Mansfield 445
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bolsover
How much does a house cost in Bolsover?
The median price paid for a home in Bolsover was £172,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £260,625; semi-detached £167,750; terraced £120,000.
Are house prices in Bolsover going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bolsover fell 0.3%, and over five years it rose 17.1%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bolsover?
The average private rent in Bolsover was £706 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £497; 2 bed £645; 3 bed £747; 4+ bed £1,124.
Is Bolsover a safe place to live?
Bolsover had 8.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 130th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bolsover?
89.1% of premises in Bolsover can get full fibre and 93.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Mansfield 5 km
- Ashfield 12 km
- Chesterfield 12 km
- North East Derbyshire 18 km
- Gedling 21 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.