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Sub-area · Bromley Cross & Bradshaw · Bolton · North West

Living in Bolton 002B

Part of Bromley Cross & Bradshaw · 1,470 residents

Bolton 002B is a sub-area in Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, Bolton that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £878 a month, up 10.1% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £200/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£878+10.1%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
86/100
Transit + walk
Schools
75/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3418%
35–4918%
50–6420%
65+25%
Population1,470
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied73%
Private rent14%
Social rent12%
Flats5%
Terraced47%
Semi-detached27%
Detached21%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person30%Couple with children17%Lone parent13%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 8.20
White96%Asian2%Black0%Mixed2%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian62%Muslim0%No religion31%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK96%
Born outside UK4%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair12%Bad5%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above37%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications15%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Bolton 002B?

Bolton 002B sits inside Bromley Cross & Bradshaw, part of the wider Bolton council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Bolton 002B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Bolton 002B?
The median monthly rent across Bolton 002B is £878.
How safe is Bolton 002B?
Bolton 002B has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bolton 002B?
Transport score: 86/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bolton 002B part of?
Bolton 002B sits inside the Bromley Cross & Bradshaw neighbourhood, in Bolton, North West.