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New Homes in Bolsover

Historic market town — 6 miles from Chesterfield

Bolsover is a historic Derbyshire market town six miles from Chesterfield and 15 miles from Sheffield, with Cavendish Park, Springfield Meadows and Jones Homes’ Cavendish Park among the active schemes. M1 J29A is four miles away for fast access to Sheffield, Nottingham and London.

3 active developments From £190k Derbyshire

Featured developments in Bolsover

Bolsover property market in 2026

Average property price
£215,000
First-time buyer entry
2-bed homes from c. £190,000
New build premium
3-bed semis from £240k, 4-bed detached from £340k

Bolsover offers materially lower house prices than Chesterfield or Sheffield while providing fast access to both via the M1. The East Midlands remains one of the UK's most dependable regions for steady price growth with strong affordability.

Why buy a new home in Bolsover?

  • Chesterfield 20 minutes by car for fast trains to London
  • M1 J29A only 4 miles away
  • Sheffield 30 minutes by car
  • Materially cheaper than Chesterfield or Sheffield
  • Bolsover Castle (English Heritage) in the town centre

Transport & commuting

Bolsover has no railway station — Chesterfield (20 minutes by car) is the nearest mainline station with direct trains to London St Pancras (~2h), Sheffield, Nottingham and Leeds. M1 J29A is 4 miles away.

DestinationTimeMode
Chesterfield~20mCar
Sheffield~30mCar
London (via Chesterfield)~2h 30mEMR
Nottingham~50mCar (M1)

Schools in Bolsover

Bolsover has a network of village primary schools and Heritage High School in the town. Outwood Academy in nearby Hasland and Brookfield Community School in Chesterfield are alternative secondary options.

  • Heritage High School
  • Bolsover CofE Junior School
  • New Bolsover Primary
  • Brookfield Community School (Chesterfield)
  • Chesterfield College (FE)

Major new-build schemes in Bolsover

Cavendish Park

Developer: Jones Homes

An exciting new build development of 3, 4 & 5-bedroom new homes in Bolsover, off Oxcroft Lane. Last home remaining can be reserved for Summer 2026 occupation.

Springfield Meadows

Developer: Various

A development of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes in the market town of Bolsover — ideal for those commuting in and around the Chesterfield / Sheffield region.

Things to do in Bolsover

  • Bolsover Castle (English Heritage)
  • Pleasley Pit Country Park
  • Hardwick Hall (National Trust)
  • Chatsworth House (30 mins)
  • Peak District National Park (40 mins)

Frequently asked questions about new homes in Bolsover

How much do new homes in Bolsover cost?

3-bedroom semi-detached homes typically start from £240,000 at Cavendish Park and Springfield Meadows, with 4 and 5-bedroom detached homes from £340,000–£450,000. Bolsover is materially cheaper than nearby Chesterfield.

How far is Bolsover from Chesterfield?

Bolsover is just 6 miles from Chesterfield, around 20 minutes by car. Chesterfield railway station provides direct trains to London St Pancras (around 2 hours), Sheffield, Nottingham and Leeds.

Is Bolsover a good commuter town?

For drivers commuting to Chesterfield, Sheffield or Mansfield, Bolsover offers materially lower house prices with only a 20–30 minute drive. The M1 J29A is 4 miles away for fast access in both directions.

Last updated: 2026-05-22. Market data sourced from [1] [2] [3]