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About

Farnworth is a residential area situated within the Widnes part of the Halton borough. It is primarily composed of housing estates, with local amenities centred around the main thoroughfare of Farnworth Street. The area offers practical shopping options and several community-focused schools, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

A notable local landmark is the historic Farnworth Church, which dates back to the 12th century and stands distinctively near the railway line. The area is characterised by its proximity to the Sankey Canal and the wide expanses of the Mersey flood plain, which influence the surrounding landscape. Public parks and green spaces provide recreational areas within this settled urban locality.

Area overview

On average Farnworth has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnworth is £55,354 per year. There are 3 schools in Farnworth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnworth is home to around 8,699 people, with a population density of about 1,770.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnworth Population
8,699
Population density
1,770.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.24(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.75(-69%)
Other theft
3.91(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-65%)
Public order
2.87(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,280
95.19%
Other White
74
0.85%
Irish
52
0.6%
Chinese
41
0.47%
Other Asian
38
0.44%
Total population: 8,698

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,539
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,388
19.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
14.37%
No qualifications
909
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
682
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 7,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,622
45.21%
Owns outright
1,506
41.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
7.89%
Other social rented
90
2.51%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.42%
Total households: 3,588

Property prices in Farnworth

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,112,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£375,000
Flats6£131,750
Semi-Detached41£250,000
Terraced14£232,500

10 years median price trend in Farnworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth.

All postcodes in Farnworth

WA83BA

Kensington Close

WA83ET

Hampton Court Way

WA83UG

Derby Road

WA85AE

Connaught Crescent

WA89LY

Westcliffe Court

WA89HP

Beaconsfield Crescent

WA89JB

Coroners Lane

WA89RJ

Wedgewood Drive

WA83UJ

Derby Road

WA89FN

Farnworth

Data Sources

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