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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

BL47AT

Bolton Road

BL40AA

Plodder Lane

BL47RW

Rawson Avenue

BL49FU

Farnworth North

BL47LH

Joseph Street

BL47RD

Vernon Street

BL32PB

Jenny Lind Close

BL47FZ

Farnworth North

BL40DA

Plodder Lane

BL47QU

Matlock Close

BL47QD

Bredbury Drive

BL47TP

Edward Street

BL40LD

Plodder Lane

BL40NR

Highfield Road

BL32PP

Smiths Road

BL32EG

Greenland Road

BL40HZ

Bradford Road

BL40NH

Lichfield Close

BL40LU

Colchester Drive

BL32PT

Starcliffe Street

BL47AQ

Emlyn Street

BL47NA

Prestall Court

BL47HZ

Harper Street

BL47LE

Egerton Street

BL47SF

Cemetery Road

BL40DL

Harper Green Road

BL47GB

Farnworth North

BL40JT

Plodder Lane

BL40EA

Lavender Road

BL40JZ

Plodder Lane

BL47SD

Dale Street

BL47RF

Clarence Street

BL49SD

Dean Close

BL47LX

Cawdor Street

BL32EL

Glenside Drive

BL40LZ

Stratford Close

BL47JW

Bolton Road

BL47SA

Railway Street

BL47DT

Wellington Street

BL32PX

Whitley Street

BL47DY

Glynne Street

BL47ER

Egerton Street

BL40NE

Exeter Avenue

BL40JG

Bradford Road

BL32PN

Marion Street

BL32PD

Wood Edge Close

BL47AG

Cross Street

BL32ET

Bishops Road

BL40BU

Plodder Lane

BL47TB

Aston Gardens

BL47QG

Broadgreen Gardens

BL47NP

Wallbrook Grove

BL40HS

Minerva Road

BL40EG

Carnation Road

BL47NH

Farnworth North

BL40ES

Orchid Avenue

BL47JZ

Egerton Street

BL40HG

Grange Road

BL48AG

Church Street

BL47QH

Redbrook Close

BL47PQ

Trafford Street

BL47FX

Emlyn Street

BL47EY

Gower Street

BL40JQ

Bradford Road

BL47RY

Fern Street

BL47LJ

Phethean Street

BL32QB

Gladys Street

BL47LZ

Lorne Street

BL32QF

Fylde Street

BL47JS

Norfolk Drive

BL40PB

Avondale Road

BL47NJ

Cawdor Street

BL47QE

Hall Lane

BL40JE

Bradford Road

BL47BA

Albert Road

BL781AA

Farnworth North

BL47HQ

Georgiana Street

BL47AW

Princess Grove

BL40HP

Prestwood Road

BL47QS

Fogg Lane

BL47AD

King Street

BL32EP

Greenland Road

BL47PH

Park Street

BL40JY

Plodder Lane

BL47QQ

Glenbrook Gardens

BL47TG

Glenfield Square

BL47JT

Alfred Street

BL40HT

Farnworth North

BL40NZ

Elton Avenue

BL32PZ

Loxham Street

BL47RT

Lower Rawson Street

BL47AS

King Street

BL47HG

Victoria Street

BL47TE

Arncliffe Close

BL47HT

Harper Green Road

BL32PW

Rowena Street

BL40DU

Harper Green Road

BL47RR

West Street

BL40DH

Harper Green Road

BL32PA

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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.