Best Places To Live in Bolton in 2024

To find out the best places to buy a house in Bolton. We have enlisted the help of local estate agent Adore Properties to take a deep dive into the area. Gemma, Director of Adore Properties, grew up local to the area and has used her local knowledge to compile a list of the top 3 places to buy a house in Bolton in 2024.

Is Bolton a nice place to live?

Bolton, located in Greater Manchester, which is in the North West of England. It is a town with a rich history, diverse culture, and a vibrant community. Whether you’re looking for a bustling urban environment or a peaceful retreat, you will find that Bolton is a town that offers something for everyone. Recent investment into the town means that there is a great mix of old architecture with lots of character and new developments.

Bolton is known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks. The town has a variety of amenities, including shopping centres, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it a convenient place to live. Bolton is also home to several cultural attractions, such as the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, which showcases the town’s rich history and heritage. But if the outdoors is more your thing, this town is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking or cycling.

How much is the average house price in Bolton?

According to Rightmove, the average sold price for a property in Bolton in the last 12 months is £210,204. This makes Bolton an affordable option compared to other parts of Greater Manchester and the UK in general. Detached properties sold for £377,663, Semi-detached for £211,776 and Terraced £152,415.

What is the nearest city to Bolton?

Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester and is located around 7 miles from Manchester City Centre, where you can find extensive shopping options, and bustling nightlife. Manchester is really easily accessible from Oldham, making it convenient for residents who commute to the city for work or leisure.

How do I get to Bolton and does Bolton have good transport links?

You can get from Manchester to Bolton by car, bus, train or metrolink. There are regular bus services and Metrolink trams offering convenient connections.

What are the most popular areas to live in Bolton?

Farnworth

Farnworth offers a more affordable family home with many ex-council properties.  It is also an excellent choice for Buy-To-Let Investors with an average yield of 5.5%. The area has a mix of property types, from traditional terraced houses to modern developments, catering to various preferences and budgets. Farnworth has a town centre with a good selection of shops and amenities, leisure facilities and parks. The area has easy access to the motorway and development works are planned for the town centre. Moses Gate County Park is on the doorstep, which is a local nature reserve and connects Farnworth to Little Lever.

Westhoughton

Westhoughton is an up-and-coming area with lots of new developments. It is renowned for its friendly community, good schools, and attractive green spaces, with lots of surrounding countryside and woodland walks to enjoy. The area has a mix of property types, from traditional terraced houses to modern developments and house prices have increased rapidly in the last 5 years. Westhoughton high street is being improved with near to 1 million pounds being spent including widening of the pavements allowing the cafés and restaurants to have a bistro service to the front. Westhoughton is a great family town with plenty of primary schools, a local high school and two train stations.

Lostock

Lostock is considered to be one of the most affluent areas in Bolton and house prices reflect this. The area offers a peaceful, suburban lifestyle while still being close to Bolton’s amenities. Lostock has a vast selection of high end desirable and exclusive properties along with lower end affordable properties. It also has a local train station, making it popular with young professionals and commuters who work in Manchester and surrounding areas and has an ‘excellent rated’ primary school.  Lostock also offers the prestigious Bolton Golf Club and has easy access to nearby countryside walks.

Bolton is a fantastic and affordable place to live, offering a blend of affordability, community spirit, and excellent amenities. Whether you’re drawn to the family-friendly atmosphere of Farnworth, the vibrant community of Westhoughton, or the prestige of Lostock, Bolton has something to suit everyone’s needs.

If you are looking to move to Bolton contact Gemma at Adore via this link.