Postcode BL3 2NR is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth North area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from BL3 2NR.
Farnworth North near BL3 2NR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.8 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £138,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL3 2NR postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ali General Store | 58 Starcliffe Street, Moses Gate, Bolton, BL3 2PU | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.2 mi | V A Convenience Store | 7A Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JN | Walking directions to V A Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bolton Superstore | Cawdor Street, Bolton, BL4 7LE | Walking directions to Bolton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.