Expert Office Advice

Stats and information for businesses considering relocation to or setting up an office in Bolton.

Bolton was originally part of Lancashire but during the 19th century, it became prominent for being a mill town that specialised in the area of textile manufacturing and cotton spinning. At its height, Bolton was considered as one of the capitals of cotton manufacturing in the world.

The people of Bolton have also been recently dubbed the friendliest people in the whole of Britain. This is quite a distinction especially when seen in the light of the fact that it is also one of the most deprived boroughs in the country, based on the Indices of Deprivation 2000. The study showed that it is the 28th most deprived borough in England in terms of income deprivation.

The deprivation issue has also given added attention to Bolton. There is now an increased number of people relocating in the area, which has resulted in the steady rise of property values, often faster compared to other areas in the United Kingdom.

Population
139,403

Migration, immigration, ethnic diversity, basic population demographics
• 89 per cent of the population are Whites
• The largest ethnic representation are Indians with 6.1 per cent
• Pakistanis comprise 2.5 per cent
• 2.4 per cent are from other ethnicities

Unemployment/employment rate
• 2.5 per cent

Location within the UK and closest major location
• Bolton is located in the northwest portion of England. It is situated near the West Pennine Moors
• It is the largest populated area in Bolton’s Metropolitan Borough in Greater Manchester

Transport options to and within
• Bolton is well accessible through local and national road networks
• It is also being serviced by the National Express coach network

Closest airports with average distance from town/city centre
• Manchester Airport

Dominating sectors / industries
• Bolton’s traditional industries were textile manufacturing and cotton spinning
• At present service based industries are the leading economic contributors in Bolton

•Data processing
•Call centres
•Electronics
•Information Technology

Large companies that have headquarters or major branches in the location
• MBDA (A European armaments company)

Areas that are considered to be prime business locations
• The Bolton Economic Development Zone which is located in the areas surrounding Horwich and Middlebrook

Major business related events
• The Bolton and Bury Business Awards

Awards
• Dubbed as the Britain’s friendliest town

Restrictions
• There are “no waiting at any time” restrictions in key roads in Bolton

3 best things about the location
• Skilled and very friendly workers
• Well maintained transportation services
• A very robust economic situation that is attractive to businesses

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