Area Analysis Bolton, North West

BL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL4 postcode area.

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Population

35,265

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,560 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

BL4 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.

home £174,209 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL4 is a postcode district in Bolton, North West, covering 832 active and 221 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BL4 (16%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BL4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BL4 are around £174k, down 1.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across BL4 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BL4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-03)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre

Outstanding107 pupils
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils
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Kearsley West Primary School

Good233 pupils
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils
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Spindle Point Primary School

Good227 pupils
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good245 pupils
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding417 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Greenhalghs
  • Home of Bargainz
  • Shri Ambika
  • Shri Jalaram Store
  • Shri Ram Stores
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Banana Rock Cafe - YJ13 MXL
  • Apollos pizza &chicken
  • American Fried Chicken
  • Arizona Grill
  • Burger Express
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Bridgewater Hotel
  • Coopers Taverns (The Moss Rose)
  • D'Havilland
  • Farnworth and Kearsley events
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Taylor's Treats
  • The Farm Cafe
  • Abby's Cafe
  • AK Grill & Curries
  • Alison Bluer
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda
  • Co-op
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Express