BL4 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brindley Close, 0.2km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL4 0AG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £203k. 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00024602 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRINDLEY CLOSE, BL4 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINDLEY CLOSE, BL4 0AG.
288
44
£ 34,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0AG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL4 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0AG. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 207,500
10 sales · Mean £ 215,700
Terraced
£ 93,450
8 sales · Mean £ 92,312
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
school Local Schools
St James's Church of England High School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Harper Green School
Highfield Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cakes for Occasions0.8 km
- Country Kitchen Creations UK0.8 km
- Danny's Desserts0.8 km
- Danny's Desserts0.8 km
- Haleemas Cakes0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Royal Hotel0.9 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.6 km
- D'Havilland0.5 km
- Farnworth Social Circle0.7 km
- Bridgewater Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Gonzales0.8 km
- The Godfather0.8 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz1.0 km
- Paradiso Pizza0.9 km
- Twelve1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Peppermill Cafe0.9 km
- Simpson Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Alison Bluer0.9 km
- CH & CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Flavour Burstz0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.4 km
- Farnworth1.7 km
- Kearsley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fir Road0.1 km
- Fir Road0.1 km
- Ramsay Avenue0.1 km
- Ramsay Avenue0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40AG · Data under Open Government Licence