Breightmet

Breightmet is one of 20 wards in Bolton, home to 15,759 people in 6,431 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £190,000 over the past two years, 10% below the Bolton median. On average 20% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 9% above the Bolton average.

Ward E05014820 · 320 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

15,759residentsCensus 2021

£190kmedian sale price293 sales, 24 months

20%green within 500 mpostcode average

96%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Breightmet in BoltonPostcodes in Breightmet highlighted; the rest of Bolton in grey

Map of Bolton with Breightmet highlighted

People and homes.

15,759 residents in 6,431 households, next to the Bolton average.

16%

aged 15–29

18%

aged 65 and over

53%

owner-occupied homes

10%

privately rented

37%

socially rented

10%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Breightmet and Bolton.

BreightmetBolton

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Breightmet with a published hygiene rating.

57rated food businessesin total

82%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bolton: 76%

5rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)