YOUNG people in Bolton have revealed how happy they are with their lives as a part of nationwide children's survey.

Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza polled more than half a million school pupils across the country for her Big Ask survey between April and May.

In Bolton, 4,953 pupils aged between nine and 17 were asked questions about their wellbeing.

The survey found that fewer children in Bolton are unhappy with their mental health than almost anywhere else in England, according to a survey.

In Bolton, 4,953 children aged between nine and 17 responded to a question on their mental health – with 16 per cent saying they were unhappy with it.

This was one of the lowest rates in the country and a much lower proportion than in Rutland, in the East Midlands, where 26 per cent of youngsters reported feeling this way.

And 10 per cent of kids in Bolton said they were unhappy with their physical health, four per cent with their friendships, and seven per cent with their life overall.

Dame Rachel said this generation were not 'snowflakes', but were "veterans of a global crisis".

She added: “They have seen how colossally frightening life can be, far too young, and have made a lot of sacrifices.

“But they have endured and are emerging stronger and prematurely wise. Bruised, yes, and in many cases seriously vulnerable, but, for the most part, happy, optimistic and determined.

“They are a survivor generation – a sleeves‑up, pragmatic generation, with civic‑minded aspirations.”

In Bolton, a 35 per cent o of children said they were worried about having a good job or career, having a healthy environment and planet, and having enough money to buy the things they need.

On the whole, pupils in the area are more optimistic than kids elsewhere.

Around 59 per cent said it is likely they will have a better life than their parents, compared to 52 per cent across England.