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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

BL49HT

Elsie Street

BL48AE

Peel Street

BL49JR

Lark Street

BL48AS

Lord Street

BL49QP

Prospect Avenue

BL47UF

Farnworth South

BL47BP

Harrowby Court

BL48BX

St John's Street

BL47DS

Church Walk

BL49HR

Balmoral Road

BL48BF

Grundy Road

BL47GB

Farnworth North

BL47SX

Glynwood Park

BL49JL

Clelland Street

BL49QE

Manor Street

BL47UE

Ashley Grove

BL48BH

Grosvenor Street

BL49EW

Ceres Chase

BL49NE

Valdene Close

BL48AX

High Stile Street

BL48BT

Church Road

BL47QZ

Bridge Street

BL49HF

Brackleys Street

BL47EQ

Dixon Green Drive

BL48BR

Fernbeck Close

BL47DF

Harrowby Street

BL48HP

Crompton Street

BL48DE

Ivy Grove

BL49BP

Longcauseway

BL49QG

Elliott Street

BL49JH

Clarke Street

BL49BT

Bolton Road

BL49AN

Spindle Croft

BL49NS

Piggott Street

BL49AP

Farnworth South

BL48AT

Mather Street

BL49TL

Dorset Avenue

BL49QL

Rutland Grove

BL47DJ

Shillingford Road

BL47BN

Heaton Avenue

BL47DR

Albert Road

BL48BQ

Bridge Street

BL47AF

King Street

BL47DZ

Harrowby Fold

BL49PD

Prospect Place

BL49BA

Lark Street

BL48BG

Gerrard Street

BL49LH

Lark Hill

BL47AB

King Street

BL49BG

Longcauseway

BL48AY

Carter Street

BL49NG

Stone Hill Road

BL47DH

Glynne Street

BL49BN

Farnworth South

BL48EX

Market Street

BL48DB

Bolton Road

BL47SR

Rose Avenue

BL48DP

Grosvenor Street

BL48HW

Crompton Street

BL49AW

Farnworth South

BL49ET

Barnes Close

BL49BZ

Primrose Street

BL47BE

Duckshaw Lane

BL48BA

Bent Street

BL47BQ

St Germain Street

BL47ST

Trentham Close

BL48BS

Clammerclough Road

BL49HU

Farnworth South

BL47PE

Market Street

BL48BP

Church Road

BL49HW

Liberty Court

BL47NS

Market Street

BL48BL

Crompton Street

BL49SF

Albion Place

BL49LA

Glass Street

BL49AE

Market Street

BL47AX

King Street

BL47JF

Farnworth North

BL47DX

Queen Street

BL47UD

Lonsdale Grove

BL47AQ

Emlyn Street

BL48BU

Alfred Street

BL49AR

Frederick Court

BL49PA

Wentworth Avenue

BL49AF

Chapel Street

BL49EY

Hesketh Walk

BL47DA

Westminster Street

BL48BE

Lord Street

BL49ES

Brackley Street

BL47BZ

Almond Street

BL49QY

Kylemore Place

BL49LS

Bradford Street

BL48DA

Lime Street

BL48EE

Garden Street

BL47DW

Ormrod Street

BL47AS

King Street

BL49BD

Crompton Street

BL49LP

Bloomfield Road

BL48BD

Ann Street

BL49LL

Conway Street

Data Sources

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