Postcode BL4 9ES 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Farnworth South is £30,900 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnworth Park.
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.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 83.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Farnworth South is £30,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BL4 9ES.
Farnworth South near BL4 9ES 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.9 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £279,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £236,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth South
In the BL4 9ES 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 9ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Brackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.