HOUSE prices in Bolton are continuing to rise, according to latest figures.
Land Registry statistics show the property market is still booming in the borough, with some properties beating the Greater Manchester average.
Detached houses in Greater Manchester went up from an average £236,120 to £264,435 in the period April to June this year, compared to the same period last year.
In some areas of Bolton, average prices for detached houses are reaching nearly £336,000.
Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £151,180 in Greater Manchester, compared to £140,446 in the same period. The average for terraced houses was £104,131, compared to £91,024.
Semis in Bolton are reaching just over £211,000 on average in some areas, and terraces just over £100,000.
The average house price in England and Wales reached £199,184 between April and June this year, 7.7 per cent higher than last year.
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