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Sub-area · Eagley & Sharples · Bolton · North West

Living in Bolton 003B

Part of Eagley & Sharples · 1,558 residents

Bolton 003B is a sub-area in Eagley & Sharples, 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 C 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
72/100
Transit + walk
Schools
76/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3416%
35–4918%
50–6418%
65+25%
Population1,558
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied89%
Private rent10%
Social rent1%
Flats0%
Terraced15%
Semi-detached61%
Detached23%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person26%Couple with children23%Lone parent6%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 43.00
White71%Asian27%Black1%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian51%Muslim25%No religion19%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK91%
Born outside UK9%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair13%Bad4%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above29%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications20%

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

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What's it like to rent in Bolton 003B?

Bolton 003B sits inside Eagley & Sharples, 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 003B 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 003B?
The median monthly rent across Bolton 003B is £878.
How safe is Bolton 003B?
Bolton 003B has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bolton 003B?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bolton 003B part of?
Bolton 003B sits inside the Eagley & Sharples neighbourhood, in Bolton, North West.