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Farnworth North

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£370,000	£279	£283,050	£295,500	£375,000	£414,700
Semi-Detached	73	£200,000	£238	£139,100	£183,000	£230,000	£271,000
Terraced	49	£142,500	£166	£77,780	£118,000	£175,000	£214,000
Flats	4	£87,000	£165	£68,150	£80,750	£94,750	£110,950

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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