House Prices in Bolton
£190,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£219,980
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
12586
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−0.5%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Bolton: market summary
Bolton recorded 12,586 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £190,000 and a mean of £219,980. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 0.5% (from £191,000 to £190,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (41% of sales), and detached homes averaged £396,222 against £121,056 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Rivington had the highest average price (£913,750) and Halliwell the lowest (£144,257). The town's median is 10% below the North West median of £210,000.
Properties in Bolton had a mean average selling price of £219,980 and a median of £190,000 over the last 12 months based on 12586 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Centre | £221,519 | 6657 |
| Ainsworth | £233,996 | 68 |
| Belmont | £369,256 | 45 |
| Blackrod | £219,407 | 269 |
| Bradley Fold | £225,302 | 28 |
| Bradshaw | £290,686 | 35 |
| Breightmet | £261,500 | 5 |
| Bromley Cross | £282,458 | 398 |
| Egerton | £338,710 | 226 |
| Farnworth | £178,185 | 1088 |
| Halliwell | £144,257 | 7 |
| Harwood | £355,786 | 28 |
| Heaton | £272,500 | 20 |
| Horwich | £228,058 | 1191 |
| Kearsley | £187,382 | 403 |
| Little Lever | £204,824 | 451 |
| Lostock | £353,386 | 422 |
| Over Hulton | £233,516 | 31 |
| Rivington | £913,750 | 8 |
| Sharples | £298,806 | 18 |
| Smithills | £515,000 | 3 |
| Turton | £473,247 | 146 |
| Westhoughton | £232,302 | 1457 |
Recent sales in Bolton
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Panton Street Horwich, BL6 6EE | 26 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £159,000 |
| 21, Longworth Road Horwich, BL6 7BL | 26 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £132,000 |
| 4, Dorket Grove Westhoughton, BL5 2QS | 24 Aug 2026 | Detached | £410,000 |
| 2, Thornley Avenue BL1 6ED | 21 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £152,500 |
| 40, Brandforth Gardens Westhoughton, BL5 3ZP | 21 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £265,000 |
| 15, Arnold Road Egerton, BL7 9HL | 21 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £325,000 |
| 47, Mather Street Kearsley, BL4 8AT | 20 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £140,000 |
| 81, Eskrick Street BL1 3EN | 20 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £150,000 |
| 78, Trafford Street Farnworth, BL4 7PQ | 20 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £175,000 |
| 20, Winterfield Drive BL3 4TE | 19 Aug 2026 | Detached | £207,000 |
| 17, Knowsley Grove Horwich, BL6 6EZ | 18 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £135,000 |
| 136, Templecombe Drive Sharples, BL1 7TD | 18 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £273,500 |
| 58, Cotton Meadows BL1 8GA | 18 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £230,000 |
| 340, Halliwell Road BL1 8AP | 17 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £150,000 |
| 9, Maplewood House BL1 3NS | 17 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £61,000 |
| 34, Elswick Avenue BL3 5QR | 17 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £203,500 |
| 37, Longsight Lane BL2 3JR | 17 Aug 2026 | Detached | £375,000 |
| 635, Chorley Road Westhoughton, BL5 3NJ | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £192,000 |
| 19, Royal Court Drive BL1 4AZ | 14 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £107,500 |
| 1, Newark Close Blackrod, BL6 5UT | 14 Aug 2026 | Detached | £325,000 |
Nearby towns
- Bury house prices 10 km · median £225,000
- Leigh house prices 10 km · median £161,750
- Darwen house prices 13 km · median £135,000
- Wigan house prices 14 km · median £182,000
- Salford house prices 15 km · median £200,000
- Heywood house prices 15 km · median £175,000
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Bolton house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Bolton?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Bolton was £190,000 and the mean (average) was £219,980, based on 12,586 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Bolton going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Bolton was £190,000, down 0.5% on the previous 12 months (£191,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Bolton?
Average sold prices in Bolton over the last 12 months: detached £396,222 (2,149 sales), semi-detached £228,606 (4,259 sales), terraced £159,028 (5,153 sales), flats £121,056 (1,025 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Bolton?
Among areas of Bolton with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Rivington had the highest average sold price (£913,750) and Halliwell the lowest (£144,257).
How many homes have sold in Bolton recently?
12,586 homes sold in Bolton in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (41% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.