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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 4 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

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £220K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £428,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£370,000£279
Semi-Detached73£200,000£238
Terraced49£142,500£166
Flats4£87,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£60,500£118,000£74,000
2017£151,748£62,975£120,000£78,500
2018£145,000£53,500£124,995£81,000
2019£180,498£54,250£129,495£93,000
2020£245,000£60,000£132,500£110,000
2021£245,000£92,000£150,000£110,000
2022£250,000£76,250£175,000£125,000
2023£210,000£100,000£180,000£127,000
2024£270,000£110,000£190,000£135,000
2025£362,000£87,000£199,975£134,000
2026£290,500£65,000£219,250£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£74£130£87
2017£173£88£140£94
2018£155£87£144£99
2019£156£109£151£106
2020£193£98£149£129
2021£245£150£187£131
2022£228£148£213£150
2023£267£187£201£150
2024£285£193£214£163
2025£279£170£230£166
2026£293£144£243£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Farnworth North

What is the average house price in Farnworth North?

The median sale price in Farnworth North is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Farnworth North?

Farnworth North has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Farnworth North?

Farnworth North scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Farnworth North sits around rank 4,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Farnworth North?

The average household income in Farnworth North is around £38,601 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Farnworth North?

Farnworth North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Farnworth North

BL47PD

Queen Street

BL47HU

Cawdor Avenue

BL47TD

Leyburn Grove

BL40EU

Pansy Road

BL47JF

Farnworth North

BL32NR

Ivanhoe Court

BL40EE

Lavender Road

BL49RY

Highfield Road

BL47EJ

Egerton Street

BL47JN

Bolton Road

BL40NY

Wildman Lane

BL40DS

Begonia Avenue

BL40DX

Lavender Road

BL40DF

Parr Close

BL40EF

Lobelia Avenue

BL32QE

Fylde Street East

BL32BT

Westmorland Close

BL47AR

Regent Walk

BL47DX

Queen Street

BL47TF

Burnham Walk

BL40PA

Avondale Road

BL47ET

Paisley Park

BL40NU

Mount Pleasant Road

BL47PE

Market Street

BL48AF

Lime Street

BL40NA

Malvern Close

BL47JR

Limefield Avenue

BL47TQ

Barwell Square

BL47HH

Campbell Street

BL47AF

King Street

BL40NP

Whins Avenue

BL40JD

Brian Road

BL40DP

Primrose Avenue

BL40HW

Kingsland Road

BL40JB

Glenmore Avenue

BL40JX

Plodder Lane

BL47EN

Green Street

BL48AE

Peel Street

BL47QL

Lightwood Close

BL48AQ

Church Street

BL32EW

Rishton Avenue

BL32HT

Bradford Road

BL47HY

Grant Street

BL47LQ

Thorne Street

BL47PB

Bentley Court

BL40DJ

Harper Green Road

BL40HN

Springfield Road

BL47QX

Darley Street

BL40JR

Minerva Road

BL32QJ

Waterside Industrial Park

BL47TR

Brentwood Drive

BL47QB

Harcourt Street

BL47JH

Egerton Street

BL47AJ

Cross Street

BL47RG

Moss Street

BL47FU

Farnworth North

BL40HH

Winifred Road

BL47EQ

Dixon Green Drive

BL40NQ

Grantchester Place

BL40DY

Begonia Avenue

BL40DN

Daffodil Road

BL32ES

Oakleigh Avenue

BL47EU

Gladstone Court

BL47SS

Trentham Avenue

BL47HL

Edward Street

BL48AB

Peel Street

BL47EA

Cawdor Street

BL40HA

Minerva Road

BL47TJ

Kilsby Close

BL47FY

Campbell Street

BL40LB

Plodder Lane

BL40BY

Openshaw Place

BL47SJ

Railway Street

BL47NS

Market Street

BL40ND

Plymouth Drive

BL47PY

Devon Street

BL40HF

Seymour Grove

BL47HW

Campbell Street

BL40EQ

Lobelia Avenue

BL40PG

Highfield Road

BL40LT

Marlborough Gardens

BL40DT

Carnation Road

BL40EP

Lupin Avenue

BL47TT

Campbell Court

BL47PL

Osbourne Close

BL47SE

Cemetery Road

BL47AP

King Street

BL47RX

Brook Street

BL47LF

Lorne Street

BL40PD

Tig Fold Road

BL47TS

Ashby Close

BL40JA

Bradford Road

BL40HR

Greenland Road

BL32EN

Rishton Lane

BL40ER

Lily Avenue

BL40HX

Minerva Road

BL40JH

Bradford Road

BL40EN

Verbena Avenue

BL32EJ

Skelwith Avenue

BL47RZ

Darley Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.