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Living in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Thinking of moving to Bolton? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Bolton, Greater Manchester - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.

£232,600 Average asking priceThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
372 Homes for sale
2 Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
1.0 Gbps Max broadband

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The market

Property Market in Bolton

£232,600 Average asking priceThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
372 Properties for sale

Average Prices by Type in BoltonThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.

TypeAvg. PriceListings
Semi Detached £229,114 127
Terraced £154,773 76
Detached £409,743 72
Flat £117,649 46
House £217,660 21
End Terrace £174,196 15
Townhouse £236,106 9
Cottage £240,825 6

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For hay-fever sufferers

Pollen forecast for Bolton

Today
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Tue
Moderate
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 3
Wed
Moderate
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 3
Thu
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0
Fri
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0

Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).

Local democracy

Local administration around Bolton

Bolton Borough Council Local council
Bolton South and Walkden Parliamentary constituency
Queens Park & Central Ward

Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.

On the record

Recent Sold Prices in Bolton

AddressPriceTypeDate
5, BOLD STREET £39,000 Terraced Dec 2004

Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.

Education

Schools in Bolton

Primary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Not rated 0.4 mi
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Not rated 0.6 mi
Gaskell Community Primary School Not rated 0.6 mi
Pikes Lane Primary School Not rated 0.7 mi
The Olive School, Bolton Not rated 0.7 mi
Clarendon Primary School Not rated 0.7 mi
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Not rated 0.7 mi
Gilnow Primary School Not rated 0.8 mi
Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Good 0.9 mi
Sunning Hill Primary School Not rated 1.0 mi

Secondary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
University Collegiate School Not rated 0.5 mi
Bolton Muslim Girls School Not rated 0.9 mi
Connectivity

Broadband in Bolton

1000 Mbps Max Download
540 Mbps Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local life

Local Amenities in Bolton

Parks & Green Spaces

  • Bolton Skate Park 0.1 mi
  • Octagon Court Play Park 0.1 mi
  • Elizabeth Park 0.1 mi
  • Park 0.4 mi
  • Playground 0.5 mi

Supermarkets

  • Heron Foods 0.1 mi
  • Morrisons 0.1 mi
  • Sainsbury's 0.3 mi
  • Aldi 0.3 mi
  • Food Plus 0.5 mi

Train Stations

  • Bolton Rail Station 0.2 mi
  • Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station 1.5 mi
  • Moses Gate Rail Station 1.8 mi
  • Farnworth Rail Station 2.5 mi
  • Bromley Cross Rail Station 2.7 mi

Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Rowlands Pharmacy 0.1 mi
  • Deasnsgate Osteopath Clinic 0.3 mi
  • Boots 0.3 mi
  • The Cupping Clinic 0.3 mi
  • Boots 0.3 mi

Restaurants

  • Ciao Napoli 0 mi
  • EKAM CAFE N LOUNGE 0.1 mi
  • Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant 0.1 mi
  • The Spinning Mule 0.1 mi
  • Northern Monkey Bar 0.1 mi

Cafes

  • Bolton area 0 mi
  • The Bolton Town Cafe 0 mi
  • Odessa 0.1 mi
  • The Definitely Maybe Bar 0.1 mi
  • Coffee House Bolton 0.1 mi

Pubs

  • Level Nightclub 0 mi
  • Northern Way Bolton 0 mi
  • The Griffin 0.1 mi
  • The Balmoral Hotel 0.1 mi
  • The Dragonfly 0.1 mi

GP Surgeries

  • Lever Chambers Centre For Health 0.1 mi
  • Octagon Medical Centre 0.1 mi
  • Bupa Dental Care Bolton, Silverwell Street 0.1 mi
  • Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Bolton 0.2 mi
  • I Love My Ears 0.2 mi

Gyms

  • Motorcise Healthy Living Centre 0.1 mi
  • The Jason Kenny Centre 0.3 mi
  • CFUF Gym 0.3 mi
  • Gym Equipment Medics 0.4 mi
  • Premier Boxing Club 0.4 mi

Pharmacies

  • Newport Pharmacy 0 mi
  • Hearrts Pharmacy 0.1 mi
  • Boots Hearingcare Bolton 0.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.3 mi
Planning & heritage

Planning & Heritage in Bolton

Conservation Area: Mawdsley Street/Nelson Square
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