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Farnworth South

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About

Farnworth South is a residential district located directly south of Bolton town centre, separated by the River Croal. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and post-war terraced housing, with local shopping concentrated along Albert Road and King Street. Its proximity to the town centre means many amenities are within walking distance, while several bus routes provide transport links. The housing is primarily owner-occupied, creating a settled community atmosphere.

The area's landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with some former mill sites now repurposed. Farnworth South is bordered by the larger Farnworth district to the west and open land near the dismantled railway to the south. A local landmark is the former Farnworth Town Hall, a prominent Edwardian building that now serves community functions. Daily life here revolves around local schools, parks like Queen Street Park, and the practical convenience of nearby Bolton's larger retail and service offerings.

Area overview

On average Farnworth South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year. There are 7 schools in Farnworth South: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnworth South is home to around 8,204 people, with a population density of about 4,063.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
199
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnworth South Population
8,204
Population density
4,063.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.06(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.44(+123%)
Public order
28.64(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.87(+177%)
Shoplifting
20.48(+259%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,989
85.21%
Pakistani
268
3.27%
Other White
210
2.56%
African
188
2.29%
Indian
135
1.65%
Total population: 8,202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,867
27.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,303
19.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,060
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
959
24.84%
Owns with a mortgage
918
23.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
18.55%
Other social rented
607
15.73%
Social rents from council
537
13.91%
Total households: 3,860

Property prices in Farnworth South

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £354,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£295,000
Flats8£101,500
Semi-Detached17£183,000
Terraced35£165,000

10 years median price trend in Farnworth South

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

All postcodes in Farnworth South

BL40AB

Mossfield Road

BL47BD

Penn Street

BL47BB

Albert Road

BL47BX

Ashworth Street

BL47GB

Farnworth North

BL47RE

Park Street

BL48BJ

Albert Street

BL49NZ

Lingfield Close

BL47AW

Princess Grove

BL49AH

Frederick Street

BL49AJ

Higher Market Street

BL47AN

Barncroft Road

BL47BL

St Germain Street

BL47BY

Queen Street

BL47DY

Glynne Street

BL47ES

Felsham Close

BL48BA

Bent Street

BL48BY

James Street

BL48EQ

Presto Street

BL49AP

Farnworth South

BL49NF

Valdene Drive

BL49NG

Stone Hill Road

BL49DQ

Moorfield Chase

BL47DH

Glynne Street

BL47DQ

Glynne Street

BL47DS

Church Walk

BL47JF

Farnworth North

BL48BL

Crompton Street

BL49DR

Brackley Street

BL49QP

Prospect Avenue

BL47DT

Wellington Street

BL47HA

Gower Street

BL47BR

Harrowby Street

BL47QY

Darley Street

BL49JU

Castle Street

BL49LF

Lark Hill

BL49LQ

Drake Avenue

BL47DA

Westminster Street

BL49AG

Topp Street

BL47DG

Beatrice Street

BL47QL

Lightwood Close

BL47RR

West Street

BL47UF

Farnworth South

BL48HW

Crompton Street

BL49DF

York Street

BL49LJ

Lark Street

BL49QE

Manor Street

BL47AH

Queen Street

BL49FW

Farnworth South

BL49PA

Wentworth Avenue

BL47SS

Trentham Avenue

BL48BX

St John's Street

BL47AL

Queen Street

BL47BP

Harrowby Court

BL48HL

Old Hall Street

BL47DX

Queen Street

BL47EF

Reed Close

BL48AN

Church Road

BL48AZ

Sandridge Close

BL49BE

Longcauseway

BL49DL

The Market Precinct

BL49LH

Lark Hill

BL47QR

Dial Court

BL48BF

Grundy Road

BL49EX

Ellesmere Walk

BL49HS

Leinster Street

BL49QZ

Piggott Street

BL40BQ

West Avenue

BL47ST

Trentham Close

BL49JE

Blofield Court

BL47QZ

Bridge Street

BL47BN

Heaton Avenue

BL49EL

Albert Road

BL47BH

Mill Street

BL47EE

Dixon Green Drive

BL48BS

Clammerclough Road

BL49BL

Longcauseway

BL49BN

Farnworth South

BL49DN

Moorfield Chase

BL49JJ

Hardman Street

BL47AR

Regent Walk

BL47BE

Duckshaw Lane

BL49BS

Longcauseway

BL49NE

Valdene Close

BL49NT

Kildare Street

BL49PB

Edale Road

BL47GD

King Street

BL49AE

Market Street

BL49NU

Kildare Street

BL48AW

Church Road

BL49AW

Farnworth South

BL49BD

Crompton Street

BL48EY

Farnworth North

BL47DB

Sutherland Street

BL49JP

Bradford Street

BL49TP

Express Trading Estate

BL48AP

Church Road

BL49EH

Fletcher Street

BL49EU

Dyson Close

BL49FY

Farnworth South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.