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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

BL49HZ

Albert Road

BL49EH

Fletcher Street

BL47BT

Harrowby Street

BL49JJ

Hardman Street

BL49DW

Moorfield Chase

BL49EX

Ellesmere Walk

BL48ES

Albion Hall Place

BL47AH

Queen Street

BL49HY

Longcauseway

BL49HA

Howarth Street

BL48BJ

Albert Street

BL47RQ

Elm Street

BL47HA

Gower Street

BL47ES

Felsham Close

BL49DG

Charles Street

BL49LD

Percy Street

BL49DH

Bent Street

BL47BJ

Harrowby Lane

BL49HQ

Compton Mews

BL49DQ

Moorfield Chase

BL47BH

Mill Street

BL48AJ

Presto Street

BL49LR

Worsley Road

BL49EN

Corn Mill Drive

BL47AR

Regent Walk

BL49AH

Frederick Street

BL48BN

Mabel'S Brow

BL49EE

Farnworth South

BL49JT

Alexandra Street

BL47DD

Sutherland Grove

BL49DD

Church Street

BL49HN

Albert Street

BL49TR

Dorset Close

BL49NR

Langdale Street

BL40AA

Plodder Lane

BL49EZ

Westwood Close

BL47NY

Market Street

BL47QT

Danebridge Close

BL48EQ

Presto Street

BL49BF

Back Young Street

BL47AN

Barncroft Road

BL49AZ

Castle Street

BL48HJ

Old Hall Street

BL49HG

Norris Street

BL40DA

Plodder Lane

BL49AS

Bridgewater Street

BL49NP

Kildare Street

BL49LU

Worsley Road

BL47AG

Cross Street

BL49BE

Longcauseway

BL49JZ

Phoenix Street

BL49AU

Topp Street

BL47DB

Sutherland Street

BL48AZ

Sandridge Close

BL49QZ

Piggott Street

BL49HJ

Edith Street

BL49JU

Castle Street

BL49QN

Piggott Street

BL49BW

Longcauseway

BL47EP

Bentinck Street

BL47DN

Glynne Street

BL49JN

Newport Street

BL49NU

Kildare Street

BL49LE

Bingley Walk

BL47EW

Greenside

BL48AU

Grove Street

BL47JH

Egerton Street

BL49FR

Alma Gardens

BL47SS

Trentham Avenue

BL49HE

Albert Road

BL48AF

Lime Street

BL48AW

Church Road

BL49DB

Church Street

BL49EL

Albert Road

BL47BG

St Germain Street

BL47DP

Westminster Avenue

BL48HN

Cooke Street

BL49LJ

Lark Street

BL49QF

Brookside Avenue

BL49FW

Farnworth South

BL47QD

Bredbury Drive

BL47GD

King Street

BL47BY

Queen Street

BL49FU

Farnworth North

Data Sources

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