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About

Farnworth ward lies in the northwest of the borough of Halton, adjacent to the River Mersey. It is a primarily residential area centred around the communities of Farnworth and Sandymoor. The landscape includes suburban housing estates alongside more open, semi-rural spaces. The ward contains local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centres serving its population.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Luke's Church, situated in the old village core. The area is characterised by a mix of older properties and newer developments, reflecting its gradual expansion. Transport links include local bus routes and proximity to the M56 motorway, connecting residents to wider employment centres in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Area overview

On average Farnworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnworth is £53,168 per year. There are 2 schools in Farnworth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnworth is home to around 7,990 people, with a population density of about 2,209.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnworth Population
7,990
Population density
2,209.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.65(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.51(-65%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.75(-58%)
Other theft
3.38(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,598
95.12%
Other White
82
1.03%
Irish
42
0.53%
Chinese
36
0.45%
Other Asian
35
0.44%
Total population: 7,988

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,268
34.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,298
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
13.94%
No qualifications
881
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,537

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,444
43.89%
Owns outright
1,313
39.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
7.51%
Other social rented
164
4.98%
Social rents from council
65
1.98%
Total households: 3,290

Property prices in Farnworth

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Farnworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached53£383,000
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached37£260,000
Terraced8£255,000

10 years median price trend in Farnworth

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

All postcodes in Farnworth

WA89TZ

Devon Place

WA83AH

Dorothea Crescent

WA89RB

Grosvenor Road

WA83AJ

Boundary Stone Lane

WA83UP

Mill Green Lane

WA85EP

Farnworth

WA89JQ

Glebe Lane

WA89LA

Beaconsfield Road

WA89UD

Durham Road

WA89UJ

Peel House Lane

WA89NB

Claremont Avenue

WA83BD

Greenwich Avenue

WA83UB

South Lane

WA89JF

Wentworth Close

WA83UL

Mill Lane

WA89FW

Factory Lane

WA89JL

Farndale

WA89RH

Trentham Close

WA85EH

Reynolds Court

WA83AP

Wood End Lane

WA89BE

Grove House Court

WA89EL

Clarence Avenue

WA89FR

Amelia Close

WA89HR

Pit Lane

WA89JG

Glebe Lane

WA89JP

Monica Drive

WA89RP

Churchfields

WA83BE

Kingsbury Road

WA89UA

Cornwall Road

WA89BB

Marsh Hall Pad

WA89BF

Woodford Drive

WA89FD

Kemberton Drive

WA89HU

Pit Lane

WA89LH

Farnworth Street

WA89WN

Finsbury Park

WA83HG

Moorfield Road

WA89FH

Carmel Court

WA83AB

Rivenmill Close

WA83UD

Barrows Green Lane

WA83UN

Mill Lane

WA89BU

Ava Close

WA89BY

Commodore Close

WA89EJ

Marlborough Crescent

WA89EP

Buckingham Avenue

WA89LF

Beaconsfield Grove

WA89QY

Minton Way

WA89RD

Blythe Avenue

WA89RX

Swynnerton Way

WA89HX

Ganton Close

WA89HY

Coroners Lane

WA83AA

Moorfield Road

WA85BA

Lunts Heath Road

WA89NQ

Langley Beck

WA89RT

Grosvenor Road

WA83EP

Elstree Court

WA89LJ

Wellfield

WA89LS

Marsh Hall Road

WA89NF

Derby Road

WA85EG

Menin Close

WA89NH

Wallis Drive

WA89FP

Honeysuckle Close

WA89HZ

Coroners Lane

WA89NE

Derby Road

WA89RN

Twyford Close

WA85AA

Church View Close

WA85UU

Warrington Road

WA89NR

Latimer Close

WA89BW

Cadet Close

WA89LU

Derby Road

WA85BN

Stromford Close

WA85BG

Lunts Heath Road

WA89JH

Gleneagles Drive

WA89LR

Farnworth Close

WA89EW

Buckingham Avenue

WA89LN

Windermere Avenue

WA89WS

Garrigill Close

WA83AF

Knights Close

WA83AQ

Stepping Stone Mews

WA89LD

Mason Avenue

WA89RW

Birkdale Road

WA89RF

Grosvenor Road

WA89WT

Easenhall Close

WA83BG

Bermondsey Grove

WA83HA

Richmond Court

WA85BY

Tame Court

WA85DZ

Marsh Brook Road

WA89QX

Grosvenor Road

WA83UE

Barrows Green Lane

WA83BA

Kensington Close

WA83ET

Hampton Court Way

WA83UG

Derby Road

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.