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Bolton - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Bolton

B

Liveable Score

Good area

£196kAverage sold price

No crime dataGreater Manchester Police data gap

A+

Outdoor spaces

B+

Amenities

A+

Transport

A

Schools

Interactive liveability map of Bolton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Bolton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

The Haulgh

suburb

1.1 km away

Tonge Moor

suburb

1.6 km away

Tonge Fold

suburb

1.7 km away

Burnden

suburb

1.8 km away

Halliwell

suburb

1.8 km away

Great Lever

suburb

1.9 km away

The Haulgh

suburb

1.1 km away

Tonge Moor

suburb

1.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

train

Westhoughton

Train

train

Horwich Parkway

Train

train

Farnworth

Train

train

Moses Gate

Train

train

Bromley Cross (Lancs)

Train

motorway

J5M61

Motorway

motorway

J4M61

Motorway

motorway

J6M61

Motorway

motorway

J3M61

Motorway

motorway

J2M61

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding22 schools

Good121 schools

Requires Improvement13 schools

Johnson Fold Community Primary SchoolOutstanding

Markland Hill Primary SchoolOutstanding

Oxford Grove Primary SchoolOutstanding

Pikes Lane Primary SchoolOutstanding

Sunning Hill Primary SchoolOutstanding

Bolton House Prices

The average house price in Bolton is £195,917, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bolton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Bolton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£195,917

Detached house prices

£350,083

Flats and maisonettes prices

£119,817

Semi-detached house prices

£218,269

Terraced house prices

£158,392

Sold prices

Recent sales in Bolton

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£350k–£450k
£450k–£600k
£600k–£800k
Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolton a nice place to live?

Bolton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Greater Manchester.

What are the best schools in Bolton?

Bolton has 159 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Sunning Hill Primary School, Pikes Lane Primary School, Oxford Grove Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Catherine's CofE Primary School and St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School. Note: 13 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Bolton?

The majority of residents in Bolton identify as White (British) (66%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (81%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.