Postcode BL4 9LU 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 £139,750 and £205,875. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.
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 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.
The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from BL4 9LU.
Farnworth South near BL4 9LU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
Based on 114 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 | £305,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £191,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 43 | £160,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 10 | £96,250 | £153 |
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 | £192,000 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £98,000 | £195,000 | £159,500 |
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 | £225 | £172 |
| 2026 | £289 | £163 | £238 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Storebox House, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LU | Other | Freehold | £220,817 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 84, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LX | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 76, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LX | Terraced | Leasehold | £177,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 11, Valdene Drive, Bolton, BL4 9NF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 42, Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the BL4 9LU postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
St Peter's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Dec 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | North Walkden Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
North Walkden Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Albert Road | Howarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HA | Walking directions to Albert Road |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Alexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9LU, 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 9LU 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 9LU in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL4 9LU, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good), North Walkden Primary School (Requires improvement) and St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 9LU is Farnworth, about 1,380 m away.
BL4 9LU 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 9LU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).