Bolton (Bolton) vs Royton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Royton offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bolton (bolton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton (bolton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton (Bolton)
£261,398
Royton
£240,896
Crime Rate
Bolton (Bolton)
98.4
Royton
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton (Bolton)
96.5%
Royton
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton (Bolton)
437.3
Royton
469.7
EPC Rating
Bolton (Bolton)
71.4
Royton
71.6
Median Income
Bolton (Bolton)
£27,821
Royton
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Royton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,896 versus £261,398 in Bolton (bolton). The most affordable entry point in Bolton (bolton) is a flat at £133,932, while in Royton it is a flat at £133,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Bolton (bolton) (£412,754 vs £379,586).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Royton prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 98.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bolton (bolton) is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Royton's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton (bolton) is violent-crime, while in Royton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Bolton (bolton): 96.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 77.8% in Royton.
Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown
96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royton School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton (Bolton) | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 72 | 11 |
| Primary | 60 | 8 |
| Secondary | 12 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 96.5% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Royton enjoy 469.7 Mbps on average, while Bolton (bolton) lags behind at 437.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bolton (bolton) and 98.7% in Royton. Gigabit availability stands at 83.2% in Bolton (bolton) and 91.8% in Royton.
Royton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (470 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Royton is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Bolton (bolton)'s band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Bolton (bolton) and £1,120 in Royton. 66.2% of homes in Bolton (bolton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Royton.
Royton has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bolton (bolton) has a population of 184,618 while Royton has 22,997. Median household income is £29,227.5 in Royton and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 40.8 in Bolton (bolton) and 39.9 in Royton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bolton (bolton) and 53.2% in Royton.
| Indicator | Bolton (Bolton) | Royton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,618 | 22,997 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,821 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.5% |
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