Postcode BL4 9HS 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 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 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 7,106 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% 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 7.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL4 9HS.
Farnworth South near BL4 9HS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.7 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere 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 9HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 15, Leinster Street, Bolton, BL4 9HS | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 46, Leinster Street, Bolton, BL4 9HS | Terraced | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 46, Leinster Street, Bolton, BL4 9HS | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 21, Elsie Street, Bolton, BL4 9HT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 9, Elsie Street, Bolton, BL4 9HT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £187,000 |
In the BL4 9HS postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Albert Road | Howarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HA | Walking directions to Albert Road |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bolton, BL4 7BA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9HS, 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 9HS 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 9HS in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL4 9HS, including Queensbridge Primary School (Good), St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 9HS is Farnworth, about 1,107 m away.
BL4 9HS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,106 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 9HS is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).