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House prices in Bolton
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Bolton have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.9% to a typical £204,379, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £224,117.
That's 25% below the UK average of £272,611.
Bolton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Bolton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £379,292 ▲ +5.2%
- Semi-detached £224,117 ▲ +6.6%
- Terraced £168,024 ▲ +6.6%
- Flat £117,335 ▲ +2.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 124 VALLEY MILL, BL7 9DY | £122,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 61 LONGWORTH ROAD, BL6 7BL | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 CONNINGSBY CLOSE, BL7 9NY | £415,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 37 BROAD O' TH' LANE, BL1 6RT | £162,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 MARSH ROAD, BL3 1RE | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 45 OLDSTEAD GROVE, BL3 4XW | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 CARLTON ROAD, BL1 5HU | £560,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 NORTHFIELD STREET, BL3 5JH | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 MAZE STREET, BL3 1SB | £110,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 40 HIGHER BRIDGE STREET, BL1 2HA | £145,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Bolton costs 6.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Bolton ranks nationally →
Bolton is the 69th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 106,293 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Bolton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 43.2%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £863
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in North Tyneside £205,744
- House prices in Sandwell £205,830
- House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne £207,547
- House prices in Kirklees £208,987
- House prices in Rochdale £209,389
- House prices in Wakefield £199,347
- House prices in Tameside £209,723
- House prices in Wigan £194,551
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Bolton?
- The average house price in Bolton is £204,379, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Bolton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Bolton have risen +5.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Bolton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Bolton:
- detached homes: £379,292
- semi-detached homes: £224,117
- terraced homes: £168,024
- flats: £117,335
- Is Bolton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Bolton costs 6.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Bolton ranks nationally.
- Is Bolton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Bolton costs £204,379 — 25% less than the UK average of £272,611. Bolton is the 69th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Bolton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Bolton's average of £204,379, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Bolton?
- On a typical Bolton sale at £204,379, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,500–£3,700, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Bolton?
- Moving home in Bolton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.