Postcode BL4 9JX 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 £138,000 and £206,000. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 8.9% 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 per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from BL4 9JX.
Farnworth South near BL4 9JX 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.9 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| 0.9 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £305,000 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £192,500 | £217 |
| Terraced | 49 | £165,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 12 | £97,750 | £161 |
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 | £190,500 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £100,500 | £198,250 | £162,000 |
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 | £253 | £174 | £224 | £172 |
| 2026 | £289 | £170 | £238 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 69, Longcauseway, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 95, Longcauseway, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 12, Lever House, Moorfield Chase, Bolton, BL4 9DW | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 35, Lark Street, Bolton, BL4 9JR | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 110A, Bradford Street, Bolton, BL4 9JY | Terraced | Leasehold | £174,194 |
In the BL4 9JX postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kearsley West Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2017. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Alexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 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 | Mini Mart | Bolton, BL4 9BS | Walking directions to Mini Mart |
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 9JX, 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 9JX 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL4 9JX in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL4 9JX, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good), Kearsley West Primary School (Good) and Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 9JX is Farnworth, about 907 m away.
BL4 9JX 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 9JX is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).