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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 7 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

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Farnworth South

What is the average house price in Farnworth South?

The median sale price in Farnworth South is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Farnworth South?

Farnworth South has 6 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Farnworth South?

Farnworth South scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Farnworth South sits around rank 3,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Farnworth South?

The average household income in Farnworth South is around £36,079 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Farnworth South?

Farnworth South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Farnworth South

BL49AG

Topp Street

BL40LE

Plodder Lane

BL47BH

Mill Street

BL40RL

Caldbeck Drive

BL49DU

Moorfield Chase

BL40AY

Elm Grove

BL47DR

Albert Road

BL47BQ

St Germain Street

BL49DW

Moorfield Chase

BL40AL

Highfield Road

BL49SS

Woodfield Grove

BL40BX

Plodder Lane

BL49FS

Century Street

BL49AU

Topp Street

BL49NX

Kildare Street

BL40AU

Central Avenue

BL47DA

Westminster Street

BL49SF

Albion Place

BL49EW

Ceres Chase

BL49FW

Farnworth South

BL47NN

Stone Hill Road

BL47DW

Ormrod Street

BL49AW

Farnworth South

BL40BL

Ivy Grove

BL49RF

Hardie Avenue

BL49NY

Mayfield Avenue

BL49AS

Bridgewater Street

BL40RF

Kingfisher Drive

BL40AF

Meadow Walk

BL49LT

Worsley Road

BL40QQ

Derwent Road

BL49RH

Tudor Avenue

BL49AY

Weavers Green

BL49NS

Piggott Street

BL49TQ

Farnworth South

BL47EF

Reed Close

BL49HT

Elsie Street

BL49TF

Masefield Drive

BL49RJ

George Street

BL49PR

Buckley Lane

BL49EU

Dyson Close

BL40BT

Plodder Lane

BL49LE

Bingley Walk

BL49PX

Greenfold Avenue

BL40PR

Buttermere Road

BL49NE

Valdene Close

BL49HP

Albert Road

BL49NA

Hilary Grove

BL49QL

Rutland Grove

BL49LH

Lark Hill

BL49FQ

Worsley Road

BL47BL

St Germain Street

BL49PZ

Parkfield Avenue

BL49BB

Higher Market Street

BL40BQ

West Avenue

BL47BU

Harrowby Street

BL40PZ

Coniston Avenue

BL49EB

Albert Road

BL49RB

Ramsay Avenue

BL40PU

Devoke Grove

BL49PY

Moorside Avenue

BL40QJ

Kentmere Grove

BL49BA

Lark Street

BL49SH

Buckley Lane

BL49JF

Albert Street

BL40PT

Hawes Avenue

BL49SJ

St James Street

BL47DH

Glynne Street

BL40RA

Highfield Road

BL49NW

Parks Nook

BL40NX

Highfield Road

BL49QY

Kylemore Place

BL49ND

Greenhill Avenue

BL49LF

Lark Hill

BL40PX

Ennerdale Grove

BL49QJ

Piggott Street

BL49FP

Blindsill Road

BL49EX

Ellesmere Walk

BL49QP

Prospect Avenue

BL49LS

Bradford Street

BL49QE

Manor Street

BL49HQ

Compton Mews

BL49EE

Farnworth South

BL49FT

Century Street

BL40QT

Starling Drive

BL47BZ

Almond Street

BL49PF

Buckley Lane

BL49HY

Longcauseway

BL40AS

Holly Grove

BL47BR

Harrowby Street

BL47DP

Westminster Avenue

BL49TD

Masefield Drive

BL49QA

Brookland Avenue

BL47DZ

Harrowby Fold

BL40RJ

Buttermere Road

BL49BJ

Philips Avenue

BL40BB

Fir Road

BL47DS

Church Walk

BL40RN

Highfield Drive

BL49BE

Longcauseway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.