Anchor Lane, Farnworth, Bolton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL4 0QX.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Anchor Lane, Farnworth, Bolton has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 May 2016. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £72,000.
House prices on Anchor Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Anchor Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BL4 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £72,000 | 27 May 2016 |
Sold prices on Anchor Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, Anchor Lane BL4 0QX | 27 May 2016 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Anchor Lane
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Anchor Lane in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Anchor Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Anchor Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Orchards Nursery School 97 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Green Fold School 172 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Highfield Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James's Church of England High School 1,053 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 236 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dukesgate Academy 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Ferns Primary Academy 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Moses Gate station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Farnworth station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Walkden station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Starling Drive (W-bound, Starling Drive) 2 min walk
- Starling Drive (E-bound, Starling Drive) 2 min walk
- Anchor Lane (N-bound, Anchor Lane) 2 min walk
- Anchor Lane (S-bound, Anchor Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cleggs Lane Medical Practice/129
129-131 Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester · 0.7 mi - Stonehill Medical Centre
Piggott Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 1.0 mi - Fig Tree Medical Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 1.2 mi - Farnworth Family Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Highfield Road · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Campbell Street · 0.9 mi
- Iceland Iceland Little Hulton · 0.9 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Little Hulton Walkden · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Highfield Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Bolton Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Bowness Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Cleggs Lane Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Berkshire Dental · 1.0 mi
- Brackley Street · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 783 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,964 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bolton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Anchor Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 72% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.7% | 20.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.2% | 47% |
| No religion | 36.4% | 25.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 19.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 16.3% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 22.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.2% | 27.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.6% | 13.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.8% | 16.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 48% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.2% | 42.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.6% | 24.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 7.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bolton.
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Streets like Anchor Lane, but cheaper
Nearby streets with the same main type of home, where prices are lower.
| Street | Average price | Cheaper by | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Street Bolton | £62,917 | 13% | 1.3 mi |
| Woodfield Street Bolton | £65,362 | 9% | 1.3 mi |
| Loxham Street Bolton | £65,000 | 10% | 1.5 mi |
| Webster Street Bolton | £57,583 | 20% | 1.7 mi |
| Castle Street Manchester | £59,357 | 18% | 2.8 mi |
| Elmwood Grove Bolton | £62,727 | 13% | 2.9 mi |
| Gaskell Street Bolton | £62,500 | 13% | 2.9 mi |
| Louisa Street Bolton | £57,063 | 21% | 3.5 mi |
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