Postcode BL4 9EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South area 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 145.1 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 South is £32,360 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth South is £180,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £210,000. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bank Top Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,914 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from BL4 9EQ.
Farnworth South near BL4 9EQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.7 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| 0.9 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bank Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Bank Top Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 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 | £255,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £191,500 | £228 |
| Terraced | 37 | £167,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 8 | £83,500 | £142 |
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 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £98,000 | £192,500 | £160,000 |
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 | £174 | £224 | £172 |
| 2026 | £303 | £163 | £240 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 25, Corn Mill Drive, Bolton, BL4 9EN | Flats | Leasehold | £67,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 29, Corn Mill Drive, Bolton, BL4 9EN | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 7, Ceres Chase, Bolton, BL4 9EW | Flats | Leasehold | £109,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Apartment 3, Barbury Court, Topp Street, Bolton, BL4 9AG | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Apartment 6, Barbury Court, Topp Street, Bolton, BL4 9AG | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 |
In the BL4 9EQ postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mini Mart | Bolton, BL4 9BS | Walking directions to Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Alexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 9EQ, 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 9EQ records about 145 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 9EQ in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL4 9EQ, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Kearsley West Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 9EQ is Farnworth, about 702 m away.
BL4 9EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,914 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 9EQ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).