Postcode insights

BL4 9AJ

Higher Market Street

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 9AJ

Overview

Postcode BL4 9AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South 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 430.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× 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 Farnworth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Farnworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
430
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 430.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.9%

Approximately 25.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from BL4 9AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 9AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 9AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth
0.7 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
0.8 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 9AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFarnworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Farnworth Park
0.4 miBank Top ParkSmallWalking directions to Bank Top Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,813.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
158.03(+324%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.63(+410%)
Public order
77.69(+667%)
Shoplifting
62.42(+980%)
Criminal damage and arson
46.48(+417%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
90.08%
Other White
10
2.75%
Pakistani
8
2.2%
Indian
7
1.93%
Irish
4
1.1%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
143
43.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
15.45%
Other
40
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
29.25%
Owns outright
40
27.21%
Other social rented
35
23.81%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202511, Frederick Street, Bolton, BL4 9ALTerracedFreehold£160,000
02 Jul 20252, Frederick Street, Bolton, BL4 9ALSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 3, Barbury Court, Topp Street, Bolton, BL4 9AGFlatsLeasehold£110,000
12 May 2025Apartment 6, Barbury Court, Topp Street, Bolton, BL4 9AGFlatsLeasehold£108,000
27 Apr 20267, Ceres Chase, Bolton, BL4 9EWFlatsLeasehold£109,000

Schools

In the BL4 9AJ postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 9AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNurseryGrosvenor Nursery School and Day Care CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt John CofE Primary School, KearsleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miR & T Convenience StoreFrederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9ALWalking directions to R & T Convenience Store
0.1 miIcelandBrackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DSWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miMini MartBolton, BL4 9BSWalking directions to Mini Mart
0.2 miShop Local ExpressMarket Street, Bolton, BL4 7ABWalking directions to Shop Local Express
0.2 miHeron Foods52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DRWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 9AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Farnworth SouthE02001015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 032BE01004859
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9AJ

Is BL4 9AJ (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 9AJ records about 430 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 9AJ?

The median sale price around BL4 9AJ in Farnworth South is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 9AJ?

There are 15 schools close to BL4 9AJ, including St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Outstanding) and St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 9AJ?

The closest station to BL4 9AJ is Farnworth, about 476 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9AJ?

BL4 9AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 9AJ (Farnworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 9AJ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.