Bolsover: population and statistics
Bolsover has a population of 84,397 (2025) across 160.3 km², or 526 people per km². It ranks 333 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 84,397 residents
- 160.3 km²
- 526 people/km²
Bolsover in numbers
Population of Bolsover over time
Bolsover had 77,625 residents in 2015 and 84,397 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 79,647 |
| 2021 | 80,473 |
| 2022 | 81,480 |
| 2023 | 82,774 |
| 2024 | 83,679 |
| 2025 | 84,397 |
All indicators for Bolsover
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 170 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.9% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 218 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 39,320 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 35.4% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 121 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.3% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 35,262 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 94.1% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 5.7% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.3% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.3% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £182,759 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 317 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 122 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.1% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.0% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.0% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 154 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,545 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 349 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 30.2 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 339 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,085 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 350 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,897 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 331 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.2% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 299 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 206 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bolsover | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 156 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Bolsover ranks 30 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.6% in Bolsover, compared with an average of 1.1% in East Midlands and 1.5% across the UK.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 94.1% in Bolsover, compared with an average of 87.9% in East Midlands and 77.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,455 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Chesterfield, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Rotherham (279,161 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: Bolsover
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.5% ×1.1
- Construction14.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.3
Where is Bolsover?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bolsover?
Bolsover has 84,397 residents (2025), ranking 333 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bolsover?
Bolsover covers 160.3 km², with a density of 526 people per km².
Is the population of Bolsover growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bolsover went from 77,625 to 84,397, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Bolsover?
Bolsover is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.250, longitude −1.260.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Bolsover?
In Bolsover, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 311 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Bolsover?
In Bolsover, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 94.1% (2021), ranking 5 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Which local authorities border Bolsover?
The nearest to Bolsover are Chesterfield (8.7 km), Mansfield (12 km), North East Derbyshire (17 km), Rotherham (21 km), Ashfield (22 km).