Postcode BL4 7AW 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 430.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 430.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BL4 7AW.
Farnworth South near BL4 7AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.5 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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 | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £135,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL4 7AW postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Brackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Bolton, BL4 7BA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.