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BL4 9PT

Barton Road

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 9PT

Overview

Postcode BL4 9PT is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Highfield & New Bury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 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 Moses Gate, about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,197 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from BL4 9PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 9PT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 9PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAshtons FieldLargeWalking directions to Ashtons Field
0.4 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
6,793 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.61(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.79(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.92(+144%)
Public order
15.8(+56%)
Burglary
10.19(+84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
74.07%
African
23
5.37%
Other White
22
5.14%
Other Black
9
2.1%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
2.1%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
26.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
23.21%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
31.85%
Owns with a mortgage
45
28.66%
Owns outright
23
14.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
14.65%
Other social rented
12
7.64%
Total households: 157

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 9PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 20265, Churchside, Bolton, BL4 9SGFlatsLeasehold£54,000
10 Nov 202554, Barton Road, Bolton, BL4 9PWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£87,500
01 May 202695, St James Street, Bolton, BL4 9SLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£197,500
23 Sept 20259, Tudor Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9RHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£147,000
30 May 202554, George Street, Bolton, BL4 9RJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BL4 9PT postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 9PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, FarnworthAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt James's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miNewbury Convenience Store121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SLWalking directions to Newbury Convenience Store
0.2 miGo Local Convenience Store215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SHWalking directions to Go Local Convenience Store
0.4 miGulfHeaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BNWalking directions to Gulf
0.4 miWelcome Stores51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BXWalking directions to Welcome Stores

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 9PT, 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)Highfield & New BuryE02001016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 033AE01004861
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9PT

Is BL4 9PT (Highfield & New Bury) safe?

The area around BL4 9PT records about 135 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL4 9PT?

The median sale price around BL4 9PT 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 9PT?

There are 19 schools close to BL4 9PT, including St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good), St James's Church of England High School (Good) and Queensbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 9PT?

The closest station to BL4 9PT is Moses Gate, about 1,588 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9PT?

BL4 9PT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 9PT (Highfield & New Bury) in Parliament and on the local council?

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