Living in Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Property Market in Bolton
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.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached | £233,863 | 120 |
| Terraced | £160,658 | 68 |
| Detached | £413,662 | 68 |
| Flat | £122,135 | 62 |
| House | £225,838 | 16 |
| End Terrace | £174,964 | 14 |
| Townhouse | £235,000 | 8 |
| Cottage | £253,738 | 4 |
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Nearest GP surgeries to Bolton
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octagon Medical Centre | Lever Chambers, 27 Ashburner Street, Bolton | 0.2 mi | 01204 462630 |
| Bolton General Practice | 2-4 Moor Lane, Bolton | 0.3 mi | 01204 521000 |
| Bradford Street Surgery | 65 Bradford Street, Bolton | 0.4 mi | 01204 521061 |
| Deane Medical Centre | 155-157 Deane Road, Bolton | 0.6 mi | 01204 525526 |
| 3d Medical Centre | 200 Deane Road, Bolton | 0.7 mi | 01204 463246 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Bolton
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pharmacy | 65 Newport Street, Bolton | - | 01204 521418 |
| Hearts Pharmacy Bolton | Lever Chambers, 27 Ashburner Street, Bolton | 0.2 mi | 07340 597023 |
| Boots | The Gates Shopping Centre, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton | 0.2 mi | 01204 528266 |
| Boots | Market Place, Bolton | 0.3 mi | 01204 524133 |
| Boots | Unit 5, Trinity Street, Trinity Street Retail Pk, Bolton | 0.3 mi | 01204 523689 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Bolton
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | 18 Silverwell Street, Bolton | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | Lever Chambers, 27 Ashburner Street, Bolton | 0.2 mi | |
| Smile Centre | Unit 9, Marsden Road, Bolton | 0.3 mi | |
| Portman Healthcare LTD - Bolton | 38 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton | 0.4 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 32 Bradford Street, Bolton | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Bolton
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 8, PROVINCIAL HOUSE, 6, NELSON SQUARE | £50,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| FLAT 12, THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMS, GREAT MOOR STREET | £100,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 6, PADERBORN WAY | £245,000 | Terraced | Sep 2025 |
| 7, CHEADLE MEWS | £285,000 | Terraced | Sep 2025 |
| FLAT 27, THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMS, GREAT MOOR STREET | £70,000 | Flat | Aug 2025 |
| 160, BLACKHORSE STREET | £299,950 | Terraced | Mar 2025 |
| 162, BLACKHORSE STREET | £270,000 | Terraced | Mar 2025 |
| 9, STONECROSS HOUSE, 21 - 27, CHURCHGATE | £91,500 | Flat | Mar 2025 |
| 9, CHEADLE MEWS | £281,000 | Terraced | Jan 2025 |
| 58, STONECROSS HOUSE, 21 - 27, CHURCHGATE | £84,100 | Flat | Dec 2024 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Bolton
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Valley Community Primary School | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
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
- Nash Pharmacy 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Bolton
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