House prices in Bolton
The median price paid for a home in Bolton was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,145 sales. House prices in Bolton fell 1.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 25.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bolton was 11% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Bolton was £894 a month in August 2026, 11.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Bolton are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Bolton stands out
- Rents in Bolton had the 6th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+11.1%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Bolton had the 12th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+25.0%).
- Bolton is the 43rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Bolton
The median price paid in Bolton was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,145 sales, or £2,400 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £355,000 | 533 | £3,315 | −0.6% | +18.3% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £220,000 | 1,043 | £2,761 | +2.3% | +28.1% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £152,500 | 1,301 | £2,000 | +1.7% | +30.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £108,250 | 268 | £1,921 | −3.1% | +13.9% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | £190,000 | −1.0% | +25.0% | £2,400 | −1.4% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bolton sold for a median £2,400 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Bolton has the 47th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its −1.0% change over the year is the 121st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 8th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Bolton
The average private rent in Bolton was £894 a month in August 2026, 11.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bolton are 48.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bolton has the 102nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Bolton
Bolton is the 43rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 43rd |
| Income | 41st |
| Employment | 32nd |
| Education and skills | 83rd |
| Health | 53rd |
| Crime | 13th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 170th |
| Living environment | 57th |
How many homes sell in Bolton
2,597 homes were sold in Bolton in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.84 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bolton were 7.3% up on the year before and 36.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 66th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bolton
Broadband and mobile in Bolton
95.0% of premises in Bolton can get gigabit broadband and 98.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 88.1% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 54th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.9% of premises in Bolton get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bolton
In the year ending June 2025, 13,371 people moved to Bolton from elsewhere in the UK and 14,775 moved away, a net loss of 1,404 (4.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Salford 1,717
- Manchester 1,525
- Bury 1,157
Most moved out to
- Wigan 1,660
- Salford 1,142
- Chorley 871
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bolton
How much does a house cost in Bolton?
The median price paid for a home in Bolton was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £355,000; semi-detached £220,000; terraced £152,500; flats £108,250.
Are house prices in Bolton going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bolton fell 1.0%, and over five years it rose 25.0%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bolton?
The average private rent in Bolton was £894 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £654; 2 bed £815; 3 bed £989; 4+ bed £1,449.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bolton?
88.1% of premises in Bolton can get full fibre and 95.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bury 10 km
- Wigan 12 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 13 km
- Chorley 13 km
- Salford 13 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.