At a Glance
Average Property Price - BL
£239,551
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - BL
£887
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - BL
£32,825
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - BL
7.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BL
4.3%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BL
5.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — Bolton (BL)
Top 10 streets in Bolton (BL) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Bank Lane | £1,830,000 |
| 2 | St Andrews Road | £1,812,500 |
| 3 | Croston Close Road | £1,800,000 |
| 4 | Greens Arms Road | £1,535,000 |
| 5 | Hawkshaw Rise | £1,425,000 |
| 6 | Michael Wife Lane | £1,262,500 |
| 7 | Green Gables | £1,225,000 |
| 8 | Higher Summerseat | £1,175,000 |
| 9 | Moorside Road | £1,137,500 |
| 10 | Sudbury Drive | £1,125,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
Bolton's average property price of £240,000 is among the cheapest in the country. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 4.3% annually—a pace that ranks among the fastest nationally, reflecting sustained demand despite the low entry price point.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £887, placing it below the national average. Rental growth over ten years has been strong at 5.0% annually, among the fastest in the UK. The current flat yield of 7.4% offers attractive returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £33,000 is well below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x has risen from 5.7x in 2016, indicating that property purchase affordability has weakened. Rental affordability has similarly deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has increased from 24.0% to 26.1%, meaning tenants now spend a larger share of income on rent.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of children, with over one in five residents under 15 compared to the national average of 17.5%. Social rented housing is more prevalent at 22.2% against the national average of 16.5%, reflecting the area's character as a more affordable residential location. The employment profile shows slightly higher rates of elementary occupations and caring roles, with fewer professionals than the national average.