Postcode insights

BL4 9TQ

Farnworth South

Bolton

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Detailed insights for BL4 9TQ

Overview

Postcode BL4 9TQ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Kearsley & Stoneclough area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL4 9TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 9TQ 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 9TQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth
0.8 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 9TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlackleach Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackleach Country Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
236.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.57(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-48%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(+16%)
Other theft
5.4(-18%)
Public order
5.4(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
398
98.27%
Irish
5
1.23%
Other White
1
0.25%
Arab
1
0.25%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
26.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
17.6%
No qualifications
61
17.04%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
112
62.22%
Owns with a mortgage
59
32.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.67%
Social rents from council
1
0.56%
Total households: 180

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2025Future House, Express Trading Estate, Bolton, BL4 9TPOtherFreehold£1,987,351
07 Apr 202516, Velveteen Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£104,000
11 Mar 202518, Velveteen Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZQFlatsLeasehold£110,000
08 Apr 202615, Linseed Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZTSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,500
01 Dec 20259, Linseed Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZTSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the BL4 9TQ postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 9TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKearsley West Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoLongcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LSWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miSparAlexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMini MartBolton, BL4 9BSWalking directions to Mini Mart
0.4 miNisa LocalLayton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miSparBolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUWalking directions to Spar

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 9TQ, 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)Kearsley & StonecloughE02001017
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 034EE01004908
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2010-11-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9TQ

Is BL4 9TQ (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 9TQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9TQ?

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

What schools are near BL4 9TQ?

There are 13 schools close to BL4 9TQ, including Kearsley Academy (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Kearsley West Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 9TQ?

The closest station to BL4 9TQ is Farnworth, about 1,310 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9TQ?

BL4 9TQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 9TQ (Kearsley & Stoneclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 9TQ 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.