Postcode BL4 7RU 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 Farnworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from BL4 7RU.
Farnworth North near BL4 7RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.6 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.8 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 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 | 62 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £139,998 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL4 7RU postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 7RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pravin's Convenience Store | 84A Rawson Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7RJ | Walking directions to Pravin's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Mini Market | 81 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7NS | Walking directions to Ideal Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.