Postcode BL4 9EL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.9 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 nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.6 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% 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 0 ft away from BL4 9EL.
Farnworth South near BL4 9EL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.7 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £240,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £193,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 34 | £162,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 9 | £98,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9EL.
In the BL4 9EL postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Albert Road | Howarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HA | Walking directions to Albert Road |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Brackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL4 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Pattison
Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 9EL records about 160 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.
The median sale price around BL4 9EL in Farnworth South is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BL4 9EL, including Queensbridge Primary School (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 9EL is Farnworth, about 901 m away.
BL4 9EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 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 9EL is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).
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.