Living in Bolton
Bolton is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 284,813 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 12%, #42 of 368), students (top 19%, #65 of 354), remote workers (top 24%, #92 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bolton
- It is part of Greater Manchester, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 27 min and sets around 15:52; in late June it sets around 21:43.
How Bolton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #243 of 378 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #148 of 387 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #148 of 378 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #185 of 378 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 44 | #337 of 378 | #26 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 27 | #346 of 378 | #27 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #332 of 387 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #273 of 368 | #27 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #258 of 367 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #288 of 362 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #92 of 387 | #16 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #260 of 368 | #27 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #194 of 361 | #19 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #65 of 354 | #8 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #115 of 378 | #23 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #108 of 388 | #24 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #226 of 363 | #21 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #302 of 387 | #28 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 4 | #353 of 378 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #292 of 388 | #24 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #248 of 388 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #241 of 388 | #24 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #223 of 388 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #128 of 388 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #322 of 388 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #201 of 209 | #27 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #213 of 388 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #42 of 368 | #9 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bury 9 km
- Salford 11 km
- Wigan 11 km
- Chorley 16 km
- Rossendale 18 km
- Rochdale 18 km
- Trafford 18 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.