Postcode BL78 1AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North area 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, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth North is £181,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,205 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% 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 1AJ.
Farnworth North near BL78 1AJ 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £358,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £208,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 55 | £140,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 4 | £89,975 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £60,500 | £118,000 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £151,748 | £62,975 | £120,000 | £78,500 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £53,500 | £124,995 | £81,000 |
| 2019 | £180,498 | £54,250 | £129,495 | £93,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £60,000 | £132,500 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £92,000 | £150,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £76,250 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £127,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £362,000 | £87,000 | £199,950 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £290,500 | £78,475 | £227,500 | £148,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £74 | £130 | £87 |
| 2017 | £173 | £88 | £140 | £94 |
| 2018 | £155 | £87 | £144 | £99 |
| 2019 | £156 | £109 | £151 | £106 |
| 2020 | £193 | £98 | £149 | £129 |
| 2021 | £245 | £150 | £187 | £131 |
| 2022 | £228 | £148 | £213 | £150 |
| 2023 | £267 | £187 | £201 | £150 |
| 2024 | £285 | £193 | £214 | £163 |
| 2025 | £279 | £170 | £230 | £166 |
| 2026 | £279 | £151 | £263 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL78 1AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 33, Phethean Street, Bolton, BL4 7LJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 10, Thorne Street, Bolton, BL4 7LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 41, Thorne Street, Bolton, BL4 7LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 78, Egerton Street, Bolton, BL4 7LE | Other | Freehold | £367,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 189, Brentwood Drive, Bolton, BL4 7TW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the BL78 1AJ postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 12 primary and 4 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 | All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Harper Green School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL78 1AJ
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL78 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nadeem Ayub
Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL78 1AJ records about 151 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.
The median sale price around BL78 1AJ in Farnworth North is £181,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL78 1AJ, including All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (Good) and Harper Green School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL78 1AJ is Moses Gate, about 189 m away.
BL78 1AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,205 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 BL78 1AJ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).