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Bolton vs Warrington: which is the better place to live?
Is Bolton or Warrington a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Bolton and Warrington across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Warrington wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 76/100 versus 75.1/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Bolton | Warrington | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 75.1/100 | 76/100 | Warrington |
| Better value | 64.7 | 60.8 | Bolton |
| For families | 91.4 | 98.9 | Warrington |
| For commuters | 66.1 | 63.6 | Bolton |
| For healthcare access | 61.6 | 57.4 | Bolton |
| Avg house price | £199,946 | £253,219 | Bolton (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,400 | £2,448 | Bolton (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 100% | Warrington |
| Crime per 1,000 | 103.9 | 66.9 | Warrington (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 94% | 92.6% | Bolton |
| Gera GP Access score | 61.6 | 57.4 | Bolton |
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Warrington wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 76/100 vs 75.1/100.
| Verdict | Bolton | Warrington | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75.1 | 76 | Warrington (+0.9) |
| Better value | 64.7 | 60.8 | Bolton (+3.9) |
| For families | 91.4 | 98.9 | Warrington (+7.5) |
| For commuters | 66.1 | 63.6 | Bolton (+2.5) |
| For healthcare access | 61.6 | 57.4 | Bolton (+4.2) |
| Measure | Bolton | Warrington |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £199,946 | £253,219 |
| Band D council tax | £2,400 | £2,448 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 103.9 | 66.9 |
| Gigabit broadband | 94% | 92.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 61.6 | 57.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bolton or Warrington a better place to live overall?
- Warrington scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 76/100 versus 75.1/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.9 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Bolton or Warrington?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Bolton is better value. Average house prices are £199,946 in Bolton and £253,219 in Warrington; Band D council tax is £2,400 versus £2,448 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Bolton or Warrington better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Warrington comes out ahead for families. Bolton has 92.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 103.9 per 1,000; Warrington has 100% and 66.9 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Bolton or Warrington?
- For connectivity, Bolton has 94% gigabit-capable premises and Warrington has 92.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). Bolton leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Bolton or Warrington?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Bolton scores 61.6 (Greater Manchester ICB) and Warrington scores 57.4 (Cheshire and Merseyside ICB). Bolton has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).