ACCORDING to data from Land Registry, house prices in Bolton have increased by 23.12% in the last five years.
With the property market getting harder to infiltrate and house prices only expected to keep rising, you might want to buy a house in an area of Bolton that is flourishing.
However, we can reveal the places in Bolton that people most want to move to based on the property price growth in the areas over five years (August 2015-August 2020).
If you're hoping to move, it's worth looking into these popular areas.
Based on this data, here are five property hotspots in Bolton- and some houses you can buy in the areas right now.
1. Kearsley
Data suggests that this is the most popular place to move to in Bolton.
Over five years, the average asking price for a property in the area has increased by 35.3%.
Currently, the average asking price for a house here is £154,225.
Right now, there is a three bedroom semi-detached house for sale on Holcombe Close in Kearsley.
It’s a little over the average house price and is being sold for offers in excess of £155,000.
It has a south facing garden and is close to local amenities.
You can learn more about this house on Rightmove.
2. Harwood
Harwood is clearly a desirable place to live as the average asking price has increased by £32.2%.
As of August 2020, the average asking price for a house is £245,973.
If you are looking to move to this popular estate, then there is currently a house for sale on New Lane.
At £135,000 It is under the average asking price- it has two bedrooms and is ideal for first time buyers.
Want to put a bid in? Visit the listing on Rightmove.
3. Breightmet
Between August 2015 and 2020, average asking prices of Breightmet properties increased by 30.6%.
Currently, the average asking price for a house is £152,925.
However, there are some houses for sale on Rightmove which are currently under this price.
A three bedroom semi-detached house is for sale on Padbury Way.
The are accepting offers in excess of £125,000- which is a great offer if you know how to place a smart bid.
It is a ten minute drive from Bolton city centre and is fitted with a modern kitchen.
Want to learn more? Visit the Rightmove listing.
4. Farnworth
The average asking price for house in Farnworth has increased by 29.9% over the course of five years.
Despite it being a popular place for people to move to, the average asking price is the lowest on this list at £138,052.
Want to buy a property in Farnworth? There are several for sale on Rightmove.
One three bedroom Lime Street property is on the market for offers in excess of £164,500.
Learn more about this property on Rightmove.
5. Blackrod
As of August 2020, the average asking price for a house in Blackrod is £208,035- an increase of 26.7% in August 2015.
One of the cheapest houses Blackrod currently listed for sale on Rightmove is a two bedroom terraced house.
It’s located on News Street and is being sold for offers in the region of £120,000.
It has two good sized master bedrooms with landscaped gardens to the rear.
Want to learn more? Visit Rightmove.
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