Tonge

Tonge sits to the east of Bolton town centre, within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester. The area is mainly residential, with terraces and semi-detached homes interspersed with local shops, primary schools and community centres. Local streets link into the town’s road network, and small parades provide everyday services. Public transport runs between Tonge and central Bolton, serving commuters and students who travel into the town for work and study.

The name comes from the River Tonge, which runs through the area and shapes a narrow green corridor used by walkers and for surface drainage. Housing edges onto allotments and pockets of open ground rather than large parks, and several street names recall older landholdings and farm boundaries. Community groups organise events in church halls and school yards, and the mix of housing ages reflects waves of development from different decades. The area offers practical access to Bolton while keeping local amenities within walking distance.