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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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £280,000.

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
Detached5£240,000
Flats9£100,000
Semi-Detached46£193,500
Terraced33£147,000

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

BL49SH

Buckley Lane

BL47BE

Duckshaw Lane

BL40AL

Highfield Road

BL40AR

Central Avenue

BL40BD

Hazel Grove

BL40LE

Plodder Lane

BL47DB

Sutherland Street

BL49JP

Bradford Street

BL49TP

Express Trading Estate

BL49AW

Farnworth South

BL49PS

Century Lodge

BL49EU

Dyson Close

BL49QF

Brookside Avenue

BL49RH

Tudor Avenue

BL49FY

Farnworth South

BL49EH

Fletcher Street

BL40BB

Fir Road

BL40BN

Hawthorne Avenue

BL40QG

Derwent Road

BL40RB

Thrush Avenue

BL47DF

Harrowby Street

BL49AU

Topp Street

BL49EQ

Ruskin Court

BL49EZ

Westwood Close

BL49LL

Conway Street

BL49PE

Buckley Lane

BL49QG

Elliott Street

BL40AP

Marsh Lane

BL40PJ

Elterwater Road

BL47BJ

Harrowby Lane

BL47BU

Harrowby Street

BL47DE

Harrowby Street

BL47DR

Albert Road

BL49JZ

Phoenix Street

BL49RJ

George Street

BL49SY

Milton Crescent

BL49SQ

Stevenson Close

BL47DD

Sutherland Grove

BL40AQ

Highfield Road

BL40AS

Holly Grove

BL40PZ

Coniston Avenue

BL49FQ

Worsley Road

BL49TR

Dorset Close

BL49EA

Farnworth South

BL40BR

Plodder Lane

BL48HP

Crompton Street

BL49LN

Worsley Road

BL49NS

Piggott Street

BL49NX

Kildare Street

BL49PN

Barton Road

BL49EN

Corn Mill Drive

BL49ET

Barnes Close

BL49EY

Hesketh Walk

BL49FT

Century Street

BL49HG

Norris Street

BL49NP

Kildare Street

BL49PH

Buckley Lane

BL49SN

Westland Avenue

BL47BT

Harrowby Street

BL40AY

Elm Grove

BL40PY

Windermere Road

BL40QX

Anchor Lane

BL49AL

Frederick Street

BL49BP

Longcauseway

BL49BW

Longcauseway

BL49HZ

Albert Road

BL49DT

Brackleys Street

BL49LE

Bingley Walk

BL40AJ

Highfield Road

BL40QQ

Derwent Road

BL40RL

Caldbeck Drive

BL47AX

King Street

BL49AR

Frederick Court

BL49BG

Longcauseway

BL49EB

Albert Road

BL49HP

Albert Road

BL49HY

Longcauseway

BL49JH

Clarke Street

BL49LR

Worsley Road

BL49RE

Macdonald Avenue

BL51ED

Lea Field Way

BL49BA

Lark Street

BL49TQ

Farnworth South

BL49HL

Helen Street

BL40QZ

Highfield Road

BL40PT

Hawes Avenue

BL47BZ

Almond Street

BL47DW

Ormrod Street

BL49DU

Moorfield Chase

BL49PJ

Buckley Lane

BL49QU

Harrowby Street

BL49TD

Masefield Drive

BL49XX

Stone Hill Road

BL49FX

Farnworth South

BL40AB

Mossfield Road

BL40AG

Brindley Close

BL40BH

North Avenue

BL40BW

North Avenue

BL40QF

Eskdale Grove

BL40RG

Robin Close

Data Sources

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