Bolton upon Dearne
Town · 7,589 residents
63Good
Good · better than 4 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Affordability scores 81, well above the typical 60
- 58% of residents live within five minutes of a park
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 25% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Bolton upon Dearne
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Bolton upon Dearne a good place to live?
Bolton upon Dearne scores 63/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for affordability (81) and environment (79).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Bolton upon Dearne in Yorkshire and The Humber, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Bolton upon Dearne
The summary for Bolton upon Dearne is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026