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Living in Bolton (Eden): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bolton (Eden) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Bolton (Eden) most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the CA16 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from lifestyle (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 72 points above the CA16 district's 14/100. For the surrounding area, see CA16 postcode district.

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Bolton (Eden) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grahams Rigg 3 crimes
  2. 2 Edenfold 3 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 1.991 · PM2.5 4.492 · PM10 6.686 µg/m³
84
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bolton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary25.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital31.3 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary39.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTemple Sowerby Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,534 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired34%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical44.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27
A £1,672
B £1,951
C £2,229
D £2,508
E £3,065
F £3,623
G £4,180
H £5,016
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Appleby 3.4 mi
Langwathby 7.5 mi
Penrith (North Lakes) 8.9 mi
J39 M6 7.2 mi
J39 M6 7.6 mi
J40 M6 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bolton (Eden) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kirkby Thore 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Long Marton 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Temple Sowerby 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Appleby-in-Westmorland 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cliburn 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Culgaith 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Eden) 53 6.7 mi away ⇄
Shap 51 6.9 mi away ⇄
Langwathby 28 7.7 mi away ⇄
Penrith 57 8.6 mi away ⇄
Sockbridge 47 8.8 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Eden) 0 9.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton (Eden) a nice place to live?

Bolton (Eden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bolton (Eden) is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bolton (Eden)?

Bolton (Eden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolton (Eden)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolton (Eden) is Bolton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bolton (Eden) in total.

Bolton (Eden) in context

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Postcode districts in Bolton (Eden)

CA16 38 ⇄

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