BL4 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Walk, 0.2km from Highfield in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL4 0AF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL4 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00024612 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW WALK, BL4 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WALK, BL4 0AF.
617
31
£ 34,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL4 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0AF. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 157,000
2 sales · Mean £ 157,000
Semi-Detached
£ 124,750
4 sales · Mean £ 121,125
Terraced
£ 91,000
3 sales · Mean £ 88,166
school Local Schools
Highfield Primary School
The Orchards Nursery School
St James's Church of England High School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Green Fold School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Harper Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Premier0.4 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Old Lane Stores0.9 km
- Late Convenience Store0.4 km
- Premier (Cool Deserts. Co)0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club1.0 km
- Kings Arms0.8 km
- The Grapes0.8 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.3 km
- D'Havilland1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Theresas Cafe0.5 km
- Flavour Burstz0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger Express0.7 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Krave Desserts0.6 km
- New Bury Chippy0.6 km
- Old Lane Chippy0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.8 km
- Farnworth2.3 km
- Kearsley3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Lane0.1 km
- Highfield Hall0.1 km
- Highfield Hall0.1 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- St James' School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40AF · Data under Open Government Licence