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Farnworth South

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About

Farnworth South ward sits in the southern part of the town of Farnworth, within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Local shopping needs are served along Market Street and Albert Road, which form a central hub for everyday amenities. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the west and includes several green spaces, such as Queen Street Park, providing recreational areas for residents.

The ward is anchored by Farnworth town centre, which features the Market Precinct and the local library. A notable local landmark is the former St John the Evangelist Church, a prominent stone building on Queen Street. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Farnworth railway station providing links to Manchester and Bolton. Residential streets extend southwards towards the boundary with Kearsley, maintaining a community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Farnworth South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33.5% 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 £36,079 per year. There are 9 schools in Farnworth South: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Farnworth South

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £279,000.

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
Detached4£238,000
Flats8£104,000
Semi-Detached53£191,500
Terraced37£140,000

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

BL40AB

Mossfield Road

BL47BD

Penn Street

BL49SZ

Byron Walk

BL40RJ

Buttermere Road

BL47BB

Albert Road

BL47BX

Ashworth Street

BL49NZ

Lingfield Close

BL49QH

Greenfold Avenue

BL49ST

Farnworth South

BL40AW

Highfield Road

BL40PH

Meads Grove

BL40QW

Windermere Road

BL49AH

Frederick Street

BL49AJ

Higher Market Street

BL49NW

Parks Nook

BL49QX

George Street

BL49RN

George Street

BL40PP

Buttermere Road

BL40QE

Derwent Road

BL47BL

St Germain Street

BL49AP

Farnworth South

BL49NF

Valdene Drive

BL49NG

Stone Hill Road

BL49RG

St James Street

BL49RR

Pear Tree Drive

BL49DQ

Moorfield Chase

BL49RF

Hardie Avenue

BL47DH

Glynne Street

BL40BP

Beech Avenue

BL47DQ

Glynne Street

BL47DS

Church Walk

BL49DR

Brackley Street

BL49QP

Prospect Avenue

BL49SG

Churchside

BL40AE

Highfield Road

BL40AF

Meadow Walk

BL40JP

Plodder Lane

BL40PQ

Highfield Road

BL40PU

Devoke Grove

BL40QY

Seathwaite Road

BL40RA

Highfield Road

BL40RE

Kestrel Avenue

BL40QL

Grasmere Avenue

BL40QR

Tern Avenue

BL47BR

Harrowby Street

BL49JU

Castle Street

BL49LF

Lark Hill

BL49LQ

Drake Avenue

BL49PU

George Street

BL47DA

Westminster Street

BL49AG

Topp Street

BL49PZ

Parkfield Avenue

BL49QS

Farnworth South

BL49SR

Westland Avenue

BL49RU

Lucas Road

BL40NX

Highfield Road

BL47DG

Beatrice Street

BL47UF

Farnworth South

BL49DF

York Street

BL49LJ

Lark Street

BL49QE

Manor Street

BL49FW

Farnworth South

BL49PA

Wentworth Avenue

BL40AZ

Hawthorne Avenue

BL40QB

Thirlmere Grove

BL49QW

Medlock Close

BL47BP

Harrowby Court

BL40AX

Maple Road

BL47EF

Reed Close

BL49BE

Longcauseway

BL49DL

The Market Precinct

BL49FS

Century Street

BL49LH

Lark Hill

BL40BL

Ivy Grove

BL40NS

Highfield Road

BL49EX

Ellesmere Walk

BL49HS

Leinster Street

BL49NH

Crescent Avenue

BL49PP

Farnworth South

BL49QZ

Piggott Street

BL49RQ

Stewart Avenue

BL40BQ

West Avenue

BL49JE

Blofield Court

BL40BX

Plodder Lane

BL47BN

Heaton Avenue

BL49EL

Albert Road

BL49RD

Blindsill Road

BL40RF

Kingfisher Drive

BL47BH

Mill Street

BL49BL

Longcauseway

BL49BN

Farnworth South

BL49DN

Moorfield Chase

BL49JJ

Hardman Street

BL49RB

Ramsay Avenue

BL49SX

Tennyson Road

BL40BE

Cedar Grove

BL47BE

Duckshaw Lane

BL49NE

Valdene Close

BL49NT

Kildare Street

BL49PB

Edale Road

Data Sources

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