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Living in Hunger Hill (Bolton): Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hunger Hill (Bolton) is 64/100, built from 8 categories. Transport is where Hunger Hill (Bolton) most outperforms the national norm: 73/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the BL3 postcode district, Hunger Hill (Bolton) ranks 3rd.

Notably, nothing falls below 51/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On transport specifically, Hunger Hill (Bolton) sits 15 points below the BL3 district figure of 88/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BL3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 12.094 · PM2.5 6.932 · PM10 12.751 µg/m³
67
Green Space 66
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
62
4 schools in area · 49 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good
  • Rumworth SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School, DeanePrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ladybridge High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital9.7 mi
North Manchester General Hospital10.7 mi
Warrington Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsBolton NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68.1%
Nearest GP surgeryUnsworth Group Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity2,829 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across Bolton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed64.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired20.2%Student4.4%Other inactive8.5%
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary20.6%
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Bolton · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
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
73
Lostock 1.1 mi
Westhoughton 1.4 mi
Daisy Hill 1.7 mi
J5 M61 0.3 mi
J5 M61 0.4 mi
J4 M61 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hunger Hill (Bolton) 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hunger Hill (Bolton) a nice place to live?

Hunger Hill (Bolton) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hunger Hill (Bolton) is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Hunger Hill (Bolton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunger Hill (Bolton) are Rumworth School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hunger Hill (Bolton) in total.

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