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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(+131%)
Public order
28.64(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.87(+177%)
Shoplifting
20.48(+254%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £365,000.

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
Semi-Detached23£183,000
Detached2£205,500
Flats9£108,000
Terraced41£167,500

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

BL49LF

Lark Hill

BL47DQ

Glynne Street

BL48AQ

Church Street

BL47BL

St Germain Street

BL40BQ

West Avenue

BL49AJ

Higher Market Street

BL47DE

Harrowby Street

BL49NX

Kildare Street

BL47BX

Ashworth Street

BL49JP

Bradford Street

BL51ED

Lea Field Way

BL48EU

Nelson Street

BL49DL

The Market Precinct

BL48AN

Church Road

BL49HB

Doodson Square

BL47AJ

Cross Street

BL47RF

Clarence Street

BL49JY

Bradford Street

BL49BL

Longcauseway

BL47BA

Albert Road

BL48AA

Peel Street

BL40BG

Laburnum Road

BL49PB

Edale Road

BL49NY

Mayfield Avenue

BL49BB

Higher Market Street

BL49TN

Stone Hill Road

BL49AL

Frederick Street

BL47EE

Dixon Green Drive

BL47DT

Wellington Street

BL47UG

Farnworth South

BL47BR

Harrowby Street

BL40BZ

Plodder Lane

BL47QL

Lightwood Close

BL49JF

Albert Street

BL48HL

Old Hall Street

BL49DS

Brackley Street

BL48AR

Lord Street

BL48BY

James Street

BL49BJ

Philips Avenue

BL47QJ

Farnworth North

BL47RE

Park Street

BL40AB

Mossfield Road

BL49EU

Dyson Close

BL47RR

West Street

BL49LQ

Drake Avenue

BL49DA

Primrose Street

BL47QH

Redbrook Close

BL47QR

Dial Court

BL48HQ

Higher Market Street

BL47AW

Princess Grove

BL48BB

Bent Street

BL49AG

Topp Street

BL49EB

Albert Road

BL49DT

Brackleys Street

BL47BS

Harrowby Street

BL48HR

Grundy Road

BL49AY

Weavers Green

BL49DZ

Brackleys Street

BL49EQ

Ruskin Court

BL49EA

Farnworth South

BL49DN

Moorfield Chase

BL47AD

King Street

BL47BB

Albert Road

BL47QY

Darley Street

BL49BS

Longcauseway

BL48BW

Barton Street

BL48AP

Church Road

BL49NT

Kildare Street

BL49NZ

Lingfield Close

BL49NF

Valdene Drive

BL49HL

Helen Street

BL47PF

Park View

BL47DG

Beatrice Street

BL47BU

Harrowby Street

BL49JE

Blofield Court

BL49JG

Eastchurch Close

BL49JX

Castle Mews

BL47DY

Glynne Street

BL49DF

York Street

BL48EY

Market Street

BL47NN

Stone Hill Road

BL47EF

Reed Close

BL49QQ

Piggott Street

BL49FX

Farnworth South

BL47PA

Bank Street

BL47UQ

Westminster Walk

BL49TP

Express Trading Estate

BL47AP

King Street

BL48AL

Church Road

BL49JQ

Farnworth South

BL49DR

Brackley Street

BL49LG

Moss Road

BL49HS

Leinster Street

BL49HP

Albert Road

BL49DU

Moorfield Chase

BL49ED

Albert Grove

BL49FY

Farnworth South

BL47FU

Farnworth North

BL47BD

Penn Street

BL47AL

Queen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.