Postcode BL78 1BF 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 1,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 6.1% 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 of residents in Farnworth North is £34,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL78 1BF.
Farnworth North near BL78 1BF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.8 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 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 | 8 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £139,998 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL78 1BF postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL78 1BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bolton Superstore | Cawdor Street, Bolton, BL4 7LE | Walking directions to Bolton Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | V A Convenience Store | 7A Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JN | Walking directions to V A Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ali General Store | 58 Starcliffe Street, Moses Gate, Bolton, BL3 2PU | Walking directions to Ali General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.