Postcode BL78 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from BL78 1AB.
Farnworth North near BL78 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.7 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £135,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL78 1AB postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL78 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bolton Superstore | Cawdor Street, Bolton, BL4 7LE | Walking directions to Bolton Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | V A Convenience Store | 7A Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JN | Walking directions to V A Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 58 Starcliffe Street, Moses Gate, Bolton, BL3 2PU | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bolton, BL4 7BA | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.