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BL4 7BA

Albert Road

Farnworth North

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Detailed insights for BL4 7BA

Overview

Postcode BL4 7BA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Moses Gate, about 0.5 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
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Farnworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.3%

Approximately 22.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from BL4 7BA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 7BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate
0.6 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 7BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFarnworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Farnworth Park
0.3 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
3,262.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.98(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.89(+55%)
Public order
22.45(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.77(+142%)
Vehicle crime
18.37(+207%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
88.1%
Indian
10
3.4%
Pakistani
7
2.38%
Other White
7
2.38%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
30.41%
Owns with a mortgage
34
22.97%
Owns outright
32
21.62%
Other social rented
24
16.22%
Social rents from council
9
6.08%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Farnworth North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £220K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £428,000.

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
Detached8£370,000£279
Semi-Detached73£200,000£238
Terraced49£142,500£166
Flats4£87,000£165

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£199,975£134,000
2026£290,500£65,000£219,250£165,000
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£293£144£243£156
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202621, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DTTerracedLeasehold£97,500
28 Aug 202555, Wellington Street, Bolton, BL4 7DTTerracedLeasehold£138,500
28 Nov 20258, Penn Street, Bolton, BL4 7BDTerracedLeasehold£98,000
29 Oct 202530A, Albert Road, Bolton, BL4 7DRTerracedLeasehold£98,000
05 Aug 202530A, Albert Road, Bolton, BL4 7DRTerracedLeasehold£93,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 7BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Ferns Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 7BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisBolton, BL4 7BAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAsdaBrackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DTWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miGulfHeaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BNWalking directions to Gulf
0.3 miLidlAlbert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHeron Foods52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DRWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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 7BA, 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 032CE01004860
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 7BA

Is BL4 7BA (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 7BA records about 160 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 7BA?

The median sale price around BL4 7BA in Farnworth South is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 7BA?

There are 15 schools close to BL4 7BA, including Queensbridge Primary School (Good), The Ferns Primary Academy (Good) and St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 7BA?

The closest station to BL4 7BA is Moses Gate, about 759 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 7BA?

BL4 7BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 7BA is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.