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BL4 7AW

Princess Grove

Farnworth North

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
430
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 430.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.2%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BL4 7AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 7AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 7AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth
0.5 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 7AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFarnworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Farnworth Park
0.5 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
2,737 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
158.03(+324%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.63(+410%)
Public order
77.69(+667%)
Shoplifting
62.42(+980%)
Criminal damage and arson
46.48(+417%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
82.81%
Indian
11
4.3%
African
10
3.91%
Pakistani
7
2.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.95%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
32.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.37%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
41.6%
Owns outright
25
20%
Other social rented
17
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Farnworth North

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£334,500£288
Semi-Detached74£208,500£249
Terraced51£142,500£166
Flats4£89,975£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 20253, Barncroft Road, Bolton, BL4 7ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
04 Feb 202621, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DTTerracedLeasehold£97,500
28 Aug 202555, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DTTerracedLeasehold£138,500
29 May 202666, Cross Street, Bolton, BL4 7AJTerracedLeasehold£176,000
10 Jun 202525, Queen Street, Bolton, BL4 7AHTerracedLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the BL4 7AW postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 7AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 7AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 7AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaBrackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DTWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miHeron Foods52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DRWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miLondisBolton, BL4 7BAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miIcelandBrackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DSWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miShop Local ExpressMarket Street, Bolton, BL4 7ABWalking directions to Shop Local Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 7AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nadeem Ayub

Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth NorthE05014822
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Farnworth SouthE02001015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 032BE01004859
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 7AW

Is BL4 7AW (Farnworth South) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near BL4 7AW?

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.

What schools are near BL4 7AW?

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.

What is the nearest station to BL4 7AW?

The closest station to BL4 7AW is Farnworth, about 699 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 7AW?

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).

Who represents BL4 7AW (Farnworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).