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BL4 9LQ

Drake Avenue

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 9LQ

Overview

Postcode BL4 9LQ 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 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 nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from BL4 9LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 9LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 9LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
1,667.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.48(+22%)
Shoplifting
37.9(+556%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.7(+60%)
Burglary
20.03(+262%)
Public order
19.49(+92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
86.51%
Other White
18
4.76%
Pakistani
17
4.5%
African
6
1.59%
Indian
4
1.06%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
26.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
32.8%
Owns outright
57
30.65%
Other social rented
35
18.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.75%
Social rents from council
9
4.84%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £210K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£255,000£289
Semi-Detached54£191,500£228
Terraced37£167,000£180
Flats8£83,500£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 202511, Valdene Drive, Bolton, BL4 9NFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
21 Jul 202537, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LRTerracedLeasehold£98,000
19 May 202543, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LRTerracedLeasehold£175,000
24 Apr 202642, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LTTerracedLeasehold£95,000
30 Mar 202646, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LTTerracedLeasehold£189,500

Schools

In the BL4 9LQ postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 9LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, FarnworthAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoLongcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LSWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAlbert RoadHowarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HAWalking directions to Albert Road
0.2 miSparAlexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLidlAlbert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miGo Local Convenience Store215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SHWalking directions to Go Local Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 9LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Farnworth SouthE02001015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 032DE01004902
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9LQ

Is BL4 9LQ (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 9LQ 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 9LQ?

The median sale price around BL4 9LQ in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 9LQ?

There are 18 schools close to BL4 9LQ, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good) and Queensbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 9LQ?

The closest station to BL4 9LQ is Farnworth, about 1,227 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9LQ?

BL4 9LQ 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).

Who represents BL4 9LQ (Farnworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 9LQ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).