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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

BL49EE

Farnworth South

BL49HE

Albert Road

BL49JG

Eastchurch Close

BL49LG

Moss Road

BL49SF

Albion Place

BL47NN

Stone Hill Road

BL47UQ

Westminster Walk

BL49DW

Moorfield Chase

BL49HN

Albert Street

BL49JY

Bradford Street

BL49LD

Percy Street

BL49LU

Worsley Road

BL47AB

King Street

BL47NY

Market Street

BL47QD

Bredbury Drive

BL48AF

Lime Street

BL49BB

Higher Market Street

BL49EW

Ceres Chase

BL49QQ

Piggott Street

BL48AJ

Presto Street

BL49BF

Back Young Street

BL49DZ

Brackleys Street

BL49LP

Bloomfield Road

BL49TN

Stone Hill Road

BL47BS

Harrowby Street

BL48BD

Ann Street

BL48BQ

Bridge Street

BL48HN

Cooke Street

BL49AN

Spindle Croft

BL47AQ

Emlyn Street

BL47PF

Park View

BL47QT

Danebridge Close

BL48HJ

Old Hall Street

BL49AF

Chapel Street

BL49AS

Bridgewater Street

BL49ED

Albert Grove

BL49HJ

Edith Street

BL40BG

Laburnum Road

BL47DN

Glynne Street

BL48DE

Ivy Grove

BL49DH

Bent Street

BL49JQ

Farnworth South

BL49PD

Prospect Place

BL49HW

Liberty Court

BL40BZ

Plodder Lane

BL47DP

Westminster Avenue

BL49HR

Balmoral Road

BL49JT

Alexandra Street

BL47AP

King Street

BL47JH

Egerton Street

BL48DP

Grosvenor Street

BL49DG

Charles Street

BL49HU

Farnworth South

BL49JF

Albert Street

BL47BQ

St Germain Street

BL47DJ

Shillingford Road

BL47PE

Market Street

BL47SX

Glynwood Park

BL47UD

Lonsdale Grove

BL48AU

Grove Street

BL48BE

Lord Street

BL49FR

Alma Gardens

BL47UG

Farnworth South

BL48AL

Church Road

BL48BU

Alfred Street

BL48HQ

Higher Market Street

BL49NY

Mayfield Avenue

BL47BG

St Germain Street

BL49AZ

Castle Street

BL48BB

Bent Street

BL48EX

Market Street

BL49DS

Brackley Street

BL49HA

Howarth Street

BL49LS

Bradford Street

BL49QL

Rutland Grove

BL47AS

King Street

BL49BJ

Philips Avenue

BL49HF

Brackleys Street

BL47RF

Clarence Street

BL49HB

Doodson Square

BL49JR

Lark Street

BL49HT

Elsie Street

BL49QN

Piggott Street

BL47AX

King Street

Data Sources

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