Bolton-by-Bowland
Village · 592 residents
75Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 29 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- Affordability scores 78, well above the typical 60
- Transport scores 70, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Bolton-by-Bowland
Map outline: Civil parish boundary
Is Bolton-by-Bowland a good place to live?
Bolton-by-Bowland scores 75/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (88) and affordability (78).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Bolton-by-Bowland in North West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Bolton-by-Bowland
The summary for Bolton-by-Bowland is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026