Farnworth South

Farnworth South is one of 20 wards in Bolton, home to 14,543 people in 6,007 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £175,000 over the past two years, 17% below the Bolton median. On average 13% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 30% below the Bolton average.

Ward E05014823 · 336 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

14,543residentsCensus 2021

£175kmedian sale price230 sales, 24 months

13%green within 500 mpostcode average

98%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Farnworth South in BoltonPostcodes in Farnworth South highlighted; the rest of Bolton in grey

Map of Bolton with Farnworth South highlighted

People and homes.

14,543 residents in 6,007 households, next to the Bolton average.

19%

aged 15–29

14%

aged 65 and over

48%

owner-occupied homes

18%

privately rented

33%

socially rented

14%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Farnworth South and Bolton.

Farnworth SouthBolton

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Farnworth South with a published hygiene rating.

99rated food businessesin total

76%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bolton: 76%

9rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)