Debt Advice Bolton - Debt Advice Foundation

Debt Advice Bolton

Bolton has 16.5 bankruptcies per 10,000 of the adult population according to the Insolvency Service regional statistics. This ranks Bolton 211 out of 386 towns and cities. The charity’s helpline caller research revealed Bolton’s average unsecured household debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) is £28,496, which is owed to 7.3 creditors on average.

Bolton Citizens Advice Bureaus


Bolton & District CAB
0844 826 9707

26-28 Mawdsley Street, BL1 1LF


Coronation Road Childrens Centre
0161 253 7465

Coronation Road, M26 3RD


The Gill Medical Centre

5 Harriet Street, M28 3DR


Walkden CAB
0844 826 9695

1 Memorial Road, M28 3AQ


Radcliffe Council Offices
0793 168 0250

7 Whittaker Street, M26 2DT

Bolton and the surrounding areas has a number of local Citizens Advice Bureau offices that are able to offer face to face debt advice.

Alternatively, you can speak to one of the charity’s specialist debt helpline Advisors by calling 0800 043 40 50. The free, confidential helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. There’s no need to book an appointment.

If you’re struggling with debt, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and that there are a number of specialist debt charities in the UK that provide free, impartial advice to anyone that is worried about debt.

Bolton Council

Bolton Council
Town Hall
Victoria Square
BL1 1RU

If you have a council tax or benefit enquiry, you’ll need to contact Bolton Council on one of the helpline numbers listed below.


Housing benefit and council tax benefit
01204 331 590

Council Tax
01204 331 599

General enquiries
01204 333 333

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you must make sure you continue to manage your priority payments such as Council Tax, rent/mortgage and utilities, even if it means you cannot meet your monthly unsecured credit commitments.

That’s because the consequences of not managing your priority payments are much more severe. You should always contact your local council if you are struggling as you may be entitled to help paying your Council Tax.

Other useful Bolton debt advice resources


Magistrates Court
01204 558 200

The Courts, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1UA


County Court
01204 392 881

The Law Courts, Blackhorse Street, BL1 1SU


Jobcentre Plus
0845 604 3719

52 Blackhorse Street, BL1 1SX

Areas covered by this Bolton debt advice guide:

Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton (BL1), Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Harwood, Tonge Fold, Tonge Moor (BL2), Little Lever (BL3), Farnworth, Kearsley (BL4), Over Hulton, Westhoughton (BL5), Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, Rivington (BL6), Belmont, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Edgworth, Egerton, Turton (BL7)

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If you’re unable to call our free debt helpline number 0800 043 40 50 right now, you can fill in the form below and one of our advisors will call you back at a time of your choosing.

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0800 043 40 50

Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm