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, roughly 3.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 756 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% 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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £334,500 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £208,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 51 | £142,500 | £166 |
| Flats | 4 | £89,975 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £60,500 | £118,000 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £151,748 | £62,975 | £120,000 | £78,500 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £53,500 | £124,995 | £81,000 |
| 2019 | £180,498 | £54,250 | £129,495 | £93,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £60,000 | £132,500 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £92,000 | £150,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £76,250 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £127,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £362,000 | £87,000 | £199,950 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £282,000 | £78,475 | £227,500 | £152,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £74 | £130 | £87 |
| 2017 | £173 | £88 | £140 | £94 |
| 2018 | £155 | £87 | £144 | £99 |
| 2019 | £156 | £109 | £151 | £106 |
| 2020 | £193 | £98 | £149 | £129 |
| 2021 | £245 | £150 | £187 | £131 |
| 2022 | £228 | £148 | £213 | £150 |
| 2023 | £267 | £187 | £201 | £150 |
| 2024 | £285 | £193 | £214 | £163 |
| 2025 | £279 | £170 | £230 | £166 |
| 2026 | £285 | £151 | £263 | £169 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | 3, Barncroft Road, Bolton, BL4 7AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 21, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DT | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 55, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DT | Terraced | Leasehold | £138,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 66, Cross Street, Bolton, BL4 7AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £176,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 25, Queen Street, Bolton, BL4 7AH | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
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 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL4 7AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nadeem Ayub
Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 7AW records about 430 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL4 7AW in Farnworth North is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL4 7AW, including St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Queensbridge Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 7AW is Farnworth, about 699 m away.
BL4 7AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 7AW is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).