Tonge is a residential area located in the northern part of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. It is situated near the River Tonge and is close to open green spaces like Tonge Moor and Leverhulme Park, providing residents with access to outdoor recreation. The area has local amenities, including shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs.
Transport links in Tonge are convenient, with bus routes connecting to Bolton town centre and surrounding areas. The proximity to the M61 motorway also allows for easy travel to Manchester and other nearby towns. Historically, Tonge was part of the textile industry, and some older buildings reflect its industrial past. The area offers a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to Bolton’s larger urban centre.
Area overview
On average Tonge has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tonge is £33,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Tonge: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Tonge Population
9,178
Population density
4,374 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
6,765
73.72%
Pakistani
937
10.21%
African
337
3.67%
Indian
325
3.54%
Other White
293
3.19%
Total population: 9,177
Religion
Christian
4,478
48.79%
No religion
2,701
29.43%
Muslim
1,166
12.7%
Not answered
528
5.75%
Hindu
250
2.72%
Total population: 9,178
Education (age 16+)
No qualifications
1,882
25.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,777
23.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,019
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
801
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 7,440
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,949
53.08%
Retired
1,557
20.93%
Long-term sick or disabled
456
6.13%
Looking after home or family
396
5.32%
Unemployed
317
4.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,440
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
1,193
29.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,062
26.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,031
25.36%
Other social rented
421
10.36%
Social rents from council
209
5.14%
Total households: 4,065
Housing type
Terraced
2,150
52.89%
Semi-detached
1,111
27.33%
Purpose-built flat
423
10.41%
Detached
187
4.6%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
148
3.64%
Total households: 4,065
Property prices in Tonge
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Tonge area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Tonge in the 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 Tonge over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
5
£270,000
£202,580
£226,500
£285,000
£313,000
Flats
1
£98,000
£98,000
£98,000
£98,000
£98,000
Semi-Detached
26
£190,500
£170,345
£178,500
£237,000
£325,000
Terraced
59
£145,000
£97,700
£125,000
£167,500
£185,300
10 years median price trend
in Tonge
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tonge.
