Lime Street, Farnworth, Bolton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL4 8AF.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
9 property sales on Lime Street, Farnworth, Bolton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Jul 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £93,083. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Lime Street range from £60,000 to £180,000. 36% of homes sold here were freehold and 64% leasehold.
House prices on Lime Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lime Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 36% freehold and 64% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £93,083 | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £171,333 | 11 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Lime Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 23 Nov 2022 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 36, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 11 Jul 2022 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 51, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 31 Mar 2021 | £118,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 34, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 29 Jan 2021 | £164,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 28 Aug 2020 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 17 Jul 2020 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 21 Jun 2019 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 1 Apr 2019 | £97,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 15, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 20 Dec 2018 | £102,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 7 Dec 2017 | £74,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, Lime Street BL4 8AF | 19 Sep 2016 | £60,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Lime Street | £97,000 (Apr 2019) → £130,000 (Nov 2022) | +34% over 4 yrs |
| 51, Lime Street | £74,000 (Dec 2017) → £118,500 (Mar 2021) | +60% over 3 yrs |
Buying on Lime Street?
Crime and flood risk near Lime Street
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lime Street in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% 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
Lime Street is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan Flood alert area
- River Irwell at Kearsley Flood warning 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 Lime Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth 154 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 185 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre 160 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kearsley West Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 285 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queensbridge Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kearsley Academy 768 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good 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
- Farnworth station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Moses Gate station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Kearsley station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Darley Street (NE-bound, Darley Street) 1 min walk
- Darley Street (SW-bound, Darley Street) 2 min walk
- Bridge Street (NW-bound, Bridge Street) 2 min walk
- Bridge Street (SE-bound, Bridge Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fig Tree Medical Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.4 mi - Farnworth Family Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.4 mi - Kearsley Medical Centre
Jackson Street, Kearsley, Bolton · 0.5 mi - Stonehill Medical Centre
Piggott Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Farnworth · 0.3 mi
- Heron Heron Moses Gate Farnworth · 0.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Farnworth Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Long Causeway Express Petrol · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Market Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Well · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Highfield Dental Practice Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Brackley Street · 0.3 mi
- Ravat & Ray Dental Care · 0.3 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 49.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,504 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Lime Street
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Lime Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 72% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9% | 20.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.8% | 47% |
| No religion | 37.8% | 25.8% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 19.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.2% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 22.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.9% | 27.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.4% | 16.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 4.7% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 48% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 48.3% | 24.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.7% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.6% | 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.
Planning and heritage near Lime Street
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Lime Street
Recent planning applications around Lime Street from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Lime Street?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Bolton have moved since.
Council tax here
Bolton Band D is £2,400 a year (Band A £1,600). See every band.
What's it like living on Lime Street?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Lime Street
Nearby streets in BL4
- Plodder Lane£232k
- Blindsill Road£200k
- Manchester Road£169k
- Highfield Road£228k
- Bolton Road£196k
- Dixon Green Drive£171k
- Lord Street£196k
- Prestall Court£179k
- Trent Way£222k
- Mossfield Road£161k
- Kildare Street£172k
- Bradford Road£156k