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Review of the area

Bolton is a large town located in Greater Manchester in north-west England. Historically Bolton’s main industry has consisted of textile manufacturing and cotton spinning. Today the town’s main industry focuses on more service based industries including data processing centres, call centres, hi-tech and electronic companies.

Tourism is also a large contributor to the town’s economy. Bolton is also home to several large corporations such as the Reebok headquarters, the Warburton’s bakery, and other large entities.

Culturally Bolton has a lot to offer. The town boasts such attractions as Smithills Country Park, Smithills Hall, Last Drop Village, and the Bolton Steam Museum. Other attractions include Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Leverhulme, and Queen’s parks.

The town also offers a variety of theatres, most notably the Octagon. Albert Halls is another well respected theatre and conference complex. The Bolton Museum and Art Gallery is another must see for residents and tourists alike. Among the town’s other treasures are various museums, art galleries, and even an aquarium.

Transportation in Bolton is not a problem. The town has more than its fair share of local and national roadways. The town also receives service from the National Express coach service. Virginia West Coast trains also provide service to the area.

Bolton provides many opportunities for higher education. The town is home to the University of Bolton, Thornleigh Salesian College, and the Bolton Teaching and Learning Centre (online resource).

Bolton is one of the most impoverished areas in the UK; however the town is well recognized for its friendly inhabitants. The town is also one of the fastest growing areas and shows growth in both population count and economic growth as well.

Mortgages in Bolton

There have been 161 mortgage enquiries from people who live in Bolton over the last two years. The average mortgage size for the properties in Bolton was £113279 and most people were first time buyers. 7 percent of the mortgage applications in Bolton were with bad credit rating. 9 percent of the mortgage enquiries in Bolton needed self certification mortgage.

Properties in Bolton

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester in the North West . Bolton neighbours with Barrow Bridge, Markland Hill. The average house price in Bolton is £162043 which is £48535 below the national average house price. The most popular properties in Bolton are terraced houses. The least popular properties in Bolton are detached houses. There are approximately 57 estate agents covering Bolton. In addition to that, there are approximately 38 letting agents covering Bolton.