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About

Bolton is a large town in Greater Manchester, located in the North West of England. It lies around 10 miles northwest of Manchester city centre and is part of the historic county of Lancashire. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in textiles and coal mining, which played a key role in its development during the 19th century. Bolton has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial districts. The town is surrounded by green spaces, including the West Pennine Moors to the north.

The town centre features a mix of modern shopping centres and historic buildings, such as the Victorian-era Bolton Town Hall. Transport links include rail connections to Manchester and other nearby towns, as well as major roads like the M61 motorway. Bolton is home to the University of Bolton and has a range of cultural and sporting facilities, including the Macron Stadium, home to Bolton Wanderers Football Club. The area has a strong sense of community, with local markets, festivals, and events held throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Bolton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bolton is £37,924 per year. There are 143 schools in Bolton: 98 primary (16 Outstanding and 76 Good) and 19 secondary (1 Outstanding and 10 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bolton Population

295,963

Population density

2,117 per km²

Demographics

British

203,486

68.75%

Pakistani

27,897

9.43%

Indian

26,238

8.87%

African

9,299

3.14%

Other White

7,133

2.41%

Total population: 295,960

Housing

Owns outright

39,475

33.23%

Owns with a mortgage

33,608

28.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

18,776

15.81%

Social rents from council

12,540

10.56%

Other social rented

11,015

9.27%

Total households: 118,790

Property prices in Bolton

Based on 2,667 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bolton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £2,775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	584	£350,000	£230,000	£291,745	£437,125	£637,750
Flats	220	£115,000	£71,238	£98,000	£135,750	£210,250
Semi-Detached	966	£220,000	£140,000	£185,000	£257,000	£350,000
Terraced	897	£155,000	£89,776	£130,000	£190,000	£250,000

10 years median price trend in Bolton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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