Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MEADOW WALK, BL4 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WALK, BL4 0AF.

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Population

617

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /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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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British73.3%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils0.7 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.7 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Theresas Cafe0.5 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.3 km
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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
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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