Jenny Lind Close Farnworth, Bolton
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL3), about 30 m long. USRN 3406127.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moses Gate, about 170 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moses Gate Country Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fig Tree Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Flat (2). Built: 1996-2002 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At Lorne Street Farnworth Bolton BL4 7LF, permissioned (210 m)
- Land At Hall Lane/Whitley Street/Loxham Street, Farnworth, Bolton, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Campbell Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HH, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- TRENTHAM CLOSE - 001C, BOLTON, BL4 7ST, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- United Utilities - Manchester Road, Bolton, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Farnworth Industrial Estate, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- United Utilities - Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QN, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT TO 76 CROSS STREET, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, BL4 7AJ, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL3 2PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL3 2PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 86 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL3 2PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL3 2PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 170 m |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moses Gate Rail Station | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moses Gate Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fig Tree Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manchester Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Farnworth Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moses Gate Country Park 99 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,420 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 105 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Farnworth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 760 m (0.5 miles) south. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Hill | Hill | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bolton: see them on the Bolton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harper Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Lever School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowness Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachists Food Service BL3 2QB | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Chai Cabin BL4 7JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Desi Dhabba by dine with Saira BL4 7ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Jone's Catering BL3 2QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| FRYOLOGY BL3 2PZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Mathaibox BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Moses Gate Shop BL3 2PU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Curry Centre BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Madani Food Farnworth Limited BL4 7LE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| AK Grill & Curries BL4 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Hashtag Burgers Farnworth BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Nanny's Kitchen Delights BL4 7QE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Al Noor Superstore BL4 7LE | Retailers - other | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2025 |
| The Gatehouse BL4 7LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Tola bakery BL4 7LX | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Mad Jack (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL4 7LE) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Penydarren View · Ivanhoe Court · Back Ivanhoe Street · Back Marion Street South · Manchester Road · Back Manchester Road · Marion Street · Buller Street · Ivanhoe Street · Back Marion Street · Gladys Street · Dover Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.