Postcode BL4 7HW 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 North area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 51.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 7HW.
Farnworth North near BL4 7HW 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £138,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL4 7HW postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 8-10 Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.