Postcode insights

BL4 7EE

Dixon Green Drive

Farnworth North

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Detailed insights for BL4 7EE

Overview

Postcode BL4 7EE 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 167.1 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 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
167
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 7EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 7EE 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 7EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate
0.8 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,334.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.94(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.11(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.33(+30%)
Burglary
18.92(+242%)
Vehicle crime
17.65(+195%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
76.25%
Pakistani
32
10%
Other Asian
12
3.75%
African
9
2.81%
Other White
8
2.5%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
34.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
34.96%
Owns outright
34
27.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.76%
Social rents from council
13
10.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202517, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EEFlatsLeasehold£115,000
14 Apr 202672, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Jun 202566, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EQTerracedFreehold£202,000
28 Nov 202516, Almond Street, Bolton, BL4 7BZTerracedFreehold£175,000
01 Oct 202537, Harrowby Street, Bolton, BL4 7BRTerracedLeasehold£129,996

Schools

In the BL4 7EE postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 7EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Ferns Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarper Green SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 7EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGulfHeaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BNWalking directions to Gulf
0.2 miWelcome Stores51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BXWalking directions to Welcome Stores
0.3 miLondisBolton, BL4 7BAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCostcutter159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miFarnworth Superstore123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HXWalking directions to Farnworth Superstore

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 7EE, 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 032AE01004858
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 7EE

Is BL4 7EE (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 7EE records about 167 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 7EE?

The median sale price around BL4 7EE 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 7EE?

There are 17 schools close to BL4 7EE, including The Ferns Primary Academy (Good), Harper Green School (Good) and Queensbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 7EE?

The closest station to BL4 7EE is Moses Gate, about 810 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 7EE?

BL4 7EE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 7EE 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.