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BL4 7BT

Harrowby Street

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 7BT

Overview

Postcode BL4 7BT is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South 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 12 primary and 4 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
Low

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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from BL4 7BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 7BT 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 7BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate
0.7 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 7BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFarnworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Farnworth Park
0.2 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 South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20255, Harrowby Fold, Bolton, BL4 7DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
01 Oct 202537, Harrowby Street, Bolton, BL4 7BRTerracedLeasehold£129,996
24 Apr 202588, Harrowby Street, Bolton, BL4 7BRDetachedLeasehold£175,000
02 Oct 2025St. Germain Nursery School, St Germain Street, Bolton, BL4 7BQOtherFreehold£25,000
08 Sept 202563, St Germain Street, Bolton, BL4 7BQTerracedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the BL4 7BT postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 7BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Ferns Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarper Green SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 7BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGulfHeaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BNWalking directions to Gulf
0.1 miLondisBolton, BL4 7BAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlAlbert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsdaBrackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DTWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAlbert RoadHowarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HAWalking directions to Albert Road

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 7BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 SouthE05014823
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 7BT

Is BL4 7BT (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 7BT 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 7BT?

The median sale price around BL4 7BT in Farnworth South is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 7BT?

There are 18 schools close to BL4 7BT, including Queensbridge Primary School (Good), The Ferns Primary Academy (Good) and Harper Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 7BT?

The closest station to BL4 7BT is Moses Gate, about 882 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 7BT?

BL4 7BT 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 7BT (Farnworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.