Postcode BL4 7EP is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North area 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 median sale price in Farnworth North is £183,500 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.3 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.
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 15.3% 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.
The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from BL4 7EP.
Farnworth South near BL4 7EP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.7 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £354,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £205,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 58 | £141,250 | £166 |
| Flats | 5 | £88,000 | £158 |
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 | £199,975 | £134,500 |
| 2026 | £290,500 | £65,000 | £217,000 | £146,500 |
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 | £278 | £144 | £261 | £174 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 10, Gower Street, Bolton, BL4 7EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 14, Gower Street, Bolton, BL4 7EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 14, Gower Street, Bolton, BL4 7EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 204, Egerton Street, Bolton, BL4 7JH | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Unit 3 To 7, Farnworth Business Park, Gladstone Road, Bolton, BL4 7EH | Other | Freehold | £1,825,000 |
In the BL4 7EP postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Ferns Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Harper Green School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 7EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bolton Superstore | Cawdor Street, Bolton, BL4 7LE | Walking directions to Bolton Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bolton, BL4 7BA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | V A Convenience Store | 7A Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JN | Walking directions to V A Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
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 7EP, 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 7EP 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL4 7EP in Farnworth North is £183,500 (about £217 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BL4 7EP, including The Ferns Primary Academy (Good), Harper Green School (Good) and All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 7EP is Moses Gate, about 445 m away.
BL4 7EP 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 7EP is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).