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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 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.

All postcodes in Farnworth North

BL40LX

Leyton Close

BL47ES

Felsham Close

BL47EB

Cawdor Street

BL781BF

Farnworth North

BL40PE

Stanley Road

BL781AJ

Farnworth North

BL40DW

Daffodil Road

BL48AA

Peel Street

BL47LD

Granville Street

BL47PR

Bridgeman Street

BL47RP

Trafford Grove

BL47AH

Queen Street

BL40LA

Plodder Lane

BL47HS

Doe Hey Grove

BL47TZ

Victoria Court

BL40NF

Oxford Close

BL48EY

Market Street

BL47TX

Cawdor Court

BL47PJ

Carlton Street

BL47ED

Gladstone Road

BL47BY

Queen Street

BL47RQ

Elm Street

BL47QT

Danebridge Close

BL32QG

Gladys Street

BL47SL

Cemetery Road

BL47HA

Gower Street

BL47HP

Campbell Street

BL47SX

Glynwood Park

BL47EE

Dixon Green Drive

BL47LB

Shaw Street

BL47JU

Bolton Road

BL47JE

Cawdor Street

BL47PW

Bentley Street

BL47PA

Bank Street

BL47LW

Lorne Street

BL47TW

Brentwood Drive

BL47HN

Campbell Street

BL47PS

Carlton Street

BL47TA

Bentham Close

BL47NX

Carlton Place

BL32EQ

Brook Hey Avenue

BL40HY

Bradford Road

BL47NW

Sheldon Close

BL40ET

Aster Avenue

BL47NG

Francis Street

BL47SB

Heathfield

BL32PR

Buller Street

BL47QF

Hall Lane

BL47AE

Park Street

BL47NF

Campbell Street

BL47QJ

Farnworth North

BL47SR

Rose Avenue

BL40NB

Cambridge Close

BL47TY

Farnworth North

BL32EF

Green Lane

BL47RS

Bridge Street

BL47QZ

Bridge Street

BL47QR

Dial Court

BL40EJ

Daisy Avenue

BL47NR

Edward Street

BL32PU

Starcliffe Street

BL32PS

Ivanhoe Street

BL40HJ

Silverdale Road

BL47QY

Darley Street

BL40NL

Waters Edge

BL40LY

Lancaster Avenue

BL40HB

Bradford Road

BL47NY

Market Street

BL40NG

Taunton Drive

BL40EB

Lavender Road

BL40JL

Redgate Way

BL47HJ

Campbell Street

BL40HD

Briarfield Road

BL47ST

Trentham Close

BL47RJ

Rawson Street

BL47AN

Barncroft Road

BL47JA

Cawdor Street

BL47LG

Merrion Street

BL40JJ

The Wesleys

BL40JU

Plodder Lane

BL40HE

Richmond Grove

BL47NL

Cawdor Street

BL47RB

Presto Street

BL47EL

Gladstone Road

BL40EH

Daffodil Road

BL47HX

Cawdor Street

BL47EH

Gladstone Road

BL40DZ

Tulip Avenue

BL47PN

Price Street

BL40HQ

Broadway

BL40DR

Iris Avenue

BL40HL

Broadway

BL47PP

Winslade Mews

BL47RH

Charles Street

BL47RE

Park Street

BL781AB

Farnworth North

BL49RZ

Lee Grove

BL47PF

Park View

BL47RU

Darley Avenue

BL32QH

Manchester Road

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.