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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

BL49QF

Brookside Avenue

BL47RQ

Elm Street

BL49BZ

Primrose Street

BL49DD

Church Street

BL49LL

Conway Street

BL47AD

King Street

BL47DF

Harrowby Street

BL47EW

Greenside

BL47SR

Rose Avenue

BL48AY

Carter Street

BL49AU

Topp Street

BL49EQ

Ruskin Court

BL49EZ

Westwood Close

BL49QG

Elliott Street

BL47DD

Sutherland Grove

BL48BP

Church Road

BL49TR

Dorset Close

BL40AA

Plodder Lane

BL47EQ

Dixon Green Drive

BL48AA

Peel Street

BL49EA

Farnworth South

BL47AF

King Street

BL47BJ

Harrowby Lane

BL47BU

Harrowby Street

BL47DE

Harrowby Street

BL47DR

Albert Road

BL48EU

Nelson Street

BL49JZ

Phoenix Street

BL48BR

Fernbeck Close

BL49FU

Farnworth North

BL48AX

High Stile Street

BL49NS

Piggott Street

BL49NX

Kildare Street

BL47BA

Albert Road

BL48AR

Lord Street

BL48AT

Mather Street

BL48BH

Grosvenor Street

BL48BN

Mabel'S Brow

BL48BW

Barton Street

BL48HP

Crompton Street

BL49NP

Kildare Street

BL47BT

Harrowby Street

BL47QH

Redbrook Close

BL49HG

Norris Street

BL48HR

Grundy Road

BL49EN

Corn Mill Drive

BL49ET

Barnes Close

BL49EY

Hesketh Walk

BL49BP

Longcauseway

BL49DB

Church Street

BL49DT

Brackleys Street

BL49HZ

Albert Road

BL49AL

Frederick Street

BL49BW

Longcauseway

BL49LE

Bingley Walk

BL48AQ

Church Street

BL49BA

Lark Street

BL49BG

Longcauseway

BL49EB

Albert Road

BL49HP

Albert Road

BL49HY

Longcauseway

BL49LR

Worsley Road

BL48DB

Bolton Road

BL49AR

Frederick Court

BL49HL

Helen Street

BL49JH

Clarke Street

BL51ED

Lea Field Way

BL48AS

Lord Street

BL47EP

Bentinck Street

BL48BG

Gerrard Street

BL48ES

Kearsley

BL49DA

Primrose Street

BL40DA

Plodder Lane

BL47BZ

Almond Street

BL47DW

Ormrod Street

BL47PA

Bank Street

BL48AE

Peel Street

BL49DU

Moorfield Chase

BL49FX

Farnworth South

BL47AG

Cross Street

BL49JN

Newport Street

BL49JX

Castle Mews

BL49NR

Langdale Street

BL47AJ

Cross Street

BL48BT

Church Road

BL48DA

Lime Street

BL48EE

Garden Street

BL49AY

Weavers Green

BL49ES

Brackley Street

BL49LA

Glass Street

BL49BT

Bolton Road

BL49JL

Clelland Street

BL47QJ

Farnworth North

BL49HQ

Compton Mews

BL49QY

Kylemore Place

BL49TL

Dorset Avenue

BL47DZ

Harrowby Fold

BL47FU

Farnworth North

BL47NS

Market Street

BL47UE

Ashley Grove

Data Sources

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