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.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,977 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 7EE.
Farnworth South near BL4 7EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.8 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.1 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 3, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EE | Flats | Leasehold | £91,950 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 10, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 17, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EE | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 72, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 66, Dixon Green Drive, Bolton, BL4 7EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £202,000 |
In the BL4 7EE postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 7EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bolton, BL4 7BA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
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 7EE, 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 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.
The median sale price around BL4 7EE in Farnworth North is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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.
The closest station to BL4 7EE is Moses Gate, about 810 m away.
BL4 7EE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,977 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 7EE is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).