As a Bolton estate agent we know that if you are considering investing in property or making the move to Bolton this year, then you are not alone.
The town of Bolton is most definitely becoming a place to invest in due to its affordability in housing, its strong rental yields, and also the excellent transport links to main cities such as Manchester.
Here we have a summary of the top 10 neighbourhoods in Bolton that buyers are looking at this year:
Bromley Cross, Bolton (BL7)
• Points of Importance: A lovely, picturesque suburb, which is ideal for families, has great schools and easy access to the open spaces of the West Pennine Moors.
• Average price: £324,000
• Potential Buyers: Families, professionals
Harwood, Bolton (BL2)
• Points of Importance: A great community feel, along with schools with a great reputation and properties in the mid-range prices.
• Average price: £260,000
• Potential Buyers: Growing families and retirees
Heaton, Bolton (BL1)
• Points of Importance: The area offers a mix of Victorian and modern homes. Good transport link to Bolton town centre and the rail and motorway network.
• Average price: £203,000
• Potential Buyers: Students and professionals
Egerton & Dunscar, Bolton
• Points of Importance: An attractive semi-rural location with a great community feel. Perfect area for locating some excellent walking trails.
• Average price: £270,000
• Potential Buyers: Retirees, families and countryside enthusiasts
Horwich, Bolton (BL6)
• Points of Importance: Located close to the Middlebrook Retail Park and also the fabulous West Pennine Moors, with great walks.
• Average price: £299,000
• Potential Buyers: Young professionals and families
Westhoughton, Bolton (BL5)
• Points of Importance: A commuter town with two train stations and great links to major town and cities. Great range of local amenities.
• Average price: £296,000
• Potential Buyers: Commuters, first-time buyers
Lostock & Ladybridge, Bolton
• Points of Importance: One of Bolton’s more affluent areas. Offering a range of large properties, good transport links and peaceful surroundings.
• Average price: £327,000
• Potential Buyers: Executive buyers and families
Farnworth, Bolton (BL4)
• Points of Importance: Affordable property. Popular with investors. High rental yields.
• Average price: £192,000
• Potential Buyers: Buy-to-let investors, first-time buyers
Kearsley, Bolton
• Points of Importance: Excellent transport links to Manchester, competitive house prices.
• Average price: £169,000
• Potential Buyers: Commuters, first time buyers and families
Over Hulton, Bolton
• Points of Importance: A peaceful semi-rural area. Holds strong community ties and excellent transport links to the M61.
• Average price: £216,000
• Potential Buyers: Families and retirees
Summary
Bolton offers a great variety of neighbourhoods for every buyer profile— this range varies from scenic family communities to high-yield investment areas.
House prices are continuing to rise across Greater Manchester and so Bolton remains a great place to invest in, in 2025.
