Postcode BL4 7QS 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth North is £181,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moses Gate Country Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,230 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from BL4 7QS.
Farnworth North near BL4 7QS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | Moses Gate Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Moses Gate Country Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (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 | 13 | £358,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £208,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £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 | £290,500 | £78,475 | £227,500 | £148,000 |
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 | £279 | £151 | £263 | £172 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 7QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Apartment 7, The Wheelgate, Loxham Street, Bolton, BL3 2PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 40, Corson Street, Bolton, BL3 2QA | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 65, Corson Street, Bolton, BL3 2QA | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the BL4 7QS postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
All Saints CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 31 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Lake House School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bowness Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2018. | |
Bowness Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Oct 2018
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 7QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 58 Starcliffe Street, Moses Gate, Bolton, BL3 2PU | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | V A Convenience Store | 7A Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JN | Walking directions to V A Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Hans Convenience Store | 225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BS | Walking directions to Hans Convenience Store |
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 7QS, 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 7QS records about 146 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 7QS in Farnworth North is £181,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL4 7QS, including All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), Lake House School and Bowness Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 7QS is Moses Gate, about 674 m away.
BL4 7QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,230 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 7QS is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).