Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview Bolton's residential market has seen substantial activity over five years, with nearly 18,100 sales recorded. The median price of £187,500 sits notably below the mean of £220,764, suggesting a concentration of sales at lower price points with some higher-value outliers. Recent 12-month data shows prices climbing to £282,739, reflecting the market's upward momentum.
Property Types and Price Differences Terraced homes dominate sales volume at 6,673 transactions and form the market's backbone at £153,132 average. Semi-detached properties command roughly 40% more at £215,929, while detached homes reach £385,607—two-and-a-half times the terraced average. Flats are the most affordable segment at £123,598 but represent only 8% of sales, indicating limited demand for this property type.
Price Trends Over Time The market has grown 29.8% over five years, with prices rising steadily from £205,197 in 2021. The acceleration is particularly marked in recent months, with 2026 figures (£282,739) significantly outpacing the 2025 average of £236,678, suggesting ongoing upward pressure.
What Stands Out The gap between terraced and detached homes is exceptionally wide, reflecting Bolton's varied housing stock. Recent price volatility—including sales from £98,500 to £762,500—highlights significant diversity in neighbourhood quality and property condition within the town.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Road | 198 | £211,980 |
| Chorley New Road | 136 | £333,958 |
| Manchester Road | 135 | £193,119 |
| Bolton Road | 133 | £228,529 |
| Church Street | 124 | £164,850 |
| Rockwell Road | 94 | £314,586 |
| Wigan Road | 94 | £167,509 |
| Chorley Old Road | 89 | £211,510 |
| Chorley Road | 84 | £187,032 |
| Tonge Moor Road | 79 | £122,996 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3 Caldbeck Drive | BL4 0RL | £280,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 300 Park Road | BL5 3HT | £205,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 26 Lupin Avenue | BL4 0EP | £206,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 14 Knutshaw Crescent | BL3 4SB | £133,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 18 Hooton Street | BL3 3PW | £137,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 34 Vale Street | BL7 0DY | £208,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 11 Ryley Avenue | BL3 5RB | £120,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 80A Temple Road | BL1 3LT | £410,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 49 Thorpe Street | BL1 3JE | £98,500 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | DENEGARTH Chorley Old Road | BL6 6AX | £762,500 | Detached |
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Yes. The average property price in Bolton has increased by 30% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £220,764 and the median at £187,500.
The mean average property price in Bolton is £220,764 based on 18,095 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £187,500.
The most expensive property type in Bolton is detached homes, averaging £385,607. The most affordable is flats, averaging £123,598. There have been 18,095 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 18,095 property sales recorded in Bolton over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Blackburn Road with 198 sales.
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