Average house price in Bolton
The average house price in Bolton (North West) is £199,946, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 1.9% over the last 12 months. That is 26% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Bolton ranks 285th most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £199,946
- 12-month change
- +1.9%
- vs UK average
- -26%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 285th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £373,673 |
| Semi-detached | £218,717 |
| Terraced | £164,008 |
| Flat / maisonette | £114,807 |
Nearby areas in North West
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Bolton?
- The average house price in Bolton is £199,946, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Bolton?
- Average house prices in Bolton have risen by 1.9% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Bolton?
- An average detached home in Bolton costs £373,673 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Bolton?
- An average flat or maisonette in Bolton costs £114,807 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Bolton expensive compared with the UK average?
- Bolton's average house price of £199,946 is 26% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Bolton rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Bolton is the 285th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
The full picture for Bolton
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Bolton.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.