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Farnworth North

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About

Farnworth North ward lies in the eastern part of the town of Farnworth, within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments. Local shopping needs are served by several district parades along major routes like Plodder Lane and Albert Road, which also host essential community services. The ward includes significant green spaces such as The Elms and Moses Gate Country Park, which provides access to the Crompton Lodges and the River Croal.

The landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with the ward historically centred on textile manufacturing and coal mining. This heritage is reflected in the remaining mill architecture and the layout of the communities. A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed St. John the Evangelist Church, with its distinctive stone spire visible across the area. Public transport links, including bus corridors to Bolton and Manchester, are a key feature of daily life for many residents commuting for work and education.

Area overview

On average Farnworth North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,601 per year. There are 5 schools in Farnworth North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Farnworth North

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £428,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£335,000
Flats4£87,000
Semi-Detached74£201,500
Terraced53£135,000

10 years median price trend in Farnworth North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

All postcodes in Farnworth North

BL40DU

Harper Green Road

BL40JG

Bradford Road

BL40JZ

Plodder Lane

BL40NP

Whins Avenue

BL47AW

Princess Grove

BL47LJ

Phethean Street

BL47RE

Park Street

BL47TJ

Kilsby Close

BL47TQ

Barwell Square

BL47GB

Farnworth North

BL40HA

Minerva Road

BL47FZ

Farnworth North

BL40DS

Begonia Avenue

BL40EP

Lupin Avenue

BL40EW

Pansy Road

BL40JE

Bradford Road

BL40LD

Plodder Lane

BL47TW

Brentwood Drive

BL48AG

Church Street

BL47AE

Park Street

BL47FX

Emlyn Street

BL47JE

Cawdor Street

BL781AB

Farnworth North

BL40DT

Carnation Road

BL40ER

Lily Avenue

BL40NA

Malvern Close

BL47AN

Barncroft Road

BL47DY

Glynne Street

BL47ES

Felsham Close

BL47JZ

Egerton Street

BL47NA

Prestall Court

BL47NF

Campbell Street

BL47QU

Matlock Close

BL47BY

Queen Street

BL47LX

Cawdor Street

BL47JF

Farnworth North

BL32EP

Greenland Road

BL32QH

Manchester Road

BL47DT

Wellington Street

BL47NP

Wallbrook Grove

BL47PJ

Carlton Street

BL47SA

Railway Street

BL47HA

Gower Street

BL40BU

Plodder Lane

BL40DF

Parr Close

BL40DL

Harper Green Road

BL40EQ

Lobelia Avenue

BL40LY

Lancaster Avenue

BL40PD

Tig Fold Road

BL47HL

Edward Street

BL47QY

Darley Street

BL32QG

Gladys Street

BL47EA

Cawdor Street

BL40HE

Richmond Grove

BL40NE

Exeter Avenue

BL47AH

Queen Street

BL47HY

Grant Street

BL47RR

West Street

BL47TD

Leyburn Grove

BL47QL

Lightwood Close

BL32PP

Smiths Road

BL32QB

Gladys Street

BL40HN

Springfield Road

BL47AL

Queen Street

BL47AT

Bolton Road

BL47ED

Gladstone Road

BL47HT

Harper Green Road

BL47RG

Moss Street

BL47SS

Trentham Avenue

BL40HS

Minerva Road

BL40BS

Plodder Lane

BL40EF

Lobelia Avenue

BL40ES

Orchid Avenue

BL40HJ

Silverdale Road

BL40PA

Avondale Road

BL47DX

Queen Street

BL47RT

Lower Rawson Street

BL47TB

Aston Gardens

BL40PE

Stanley Road

BL47NH

Farnworth North

BL47TU

Campbell Street

BL32ES

Oakleigh Avenue

BL40DJ

Harper Green Road

BL40DP

Primrose Avenue

BL40DW

Daffodil Road

BL40HZ

Bradford Road

BL40JA

Bradford Road

BL40JU

Plodder Lane

BL40LX

Leyton Close

BL47HJ

Campbell Street

BL47HX

Cawdor Street

BL47LG

Merrion Street

BL47QR

Dial Court

BL47RU

Darley Avenue

BL47ST

Trentham Close

BL47TX

Cawdor Court

BL47LZ

Lorne Street

BL32QA

Corson Street

BL40HD

Briarfield Road

BL40HG

Grange Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.