Postcode insights

BL4 9QF

Brookside Avenue

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 9QF

Overview

Postcode BL4 9QF 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 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 nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Farnworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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 107 ft away from BL4 9QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnworth South near BL4 9QF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 9QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth
1 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
5,148.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.98(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.89(+55%)
Public order
22.45(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.77(+142%)
Vehicle crime
18.37(+207%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
93.85%
Arab
6
2.31%
Pakistani
5
1.92%
Caribbean
3
1.15%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
28.05%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.84%
Apprenticeship
25
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.51%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.58%
Social rents from council
16
12.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 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£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

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£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
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£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
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 9QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 2025147, Piggott Street, Bolton, BL4 9PLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
10 Jun 2025159, Piggott Street, Bolton, BL4 9PLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£271,000
11 Apr 20256, Buckley Court, Buckley Lane, Bolton, BL4 9SEFlatsLeasehold£110,000
14 Mar 20252, Buckley Court, Buckley Lane, Bolton, BL4 9SEFlatsLeasehold£78,500
09 May 2025112, Buckley Lane, Bolton, BL4 9PHDetachedLeasehold£255,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryQueensbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local Convenience Store215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SHWalking directions to Go Local Convenience Store
0.3 miAlbert RoadHowarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HAWalking directions to Albert Road
0.3 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miNewbury Convenience Store121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SLWalking directions to Newbury Convenience Store
0.3 miTescoLongcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LSWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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 9QF, 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 032CE01004860
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9QF

Is BL4 9QF (Farnworth South) safe?

The area around BL4 9QF 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 9QF?

The median sale price around BL4 9QF in Farnworth South is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 9QF?

There are 19 schools close to BL4 9QF, including St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good), Queensbridge Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 9QF?

The closest station to BL4 9QF is Farnworth, about 1,448 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9QF?

BL4 9QF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.