BL4 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.3km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £158k, 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00024602 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, BL4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, BL4 0AL.
288
44
£ 34,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0AL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL4 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £158k 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 0AL. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,500
2 sales · Mean £ 145,500
Semi-Detached
£ 94,250
2 sales · Mean £ 94,250
school Local Schools
St James's Church of England High School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Highfield Primary School
The Ferns Primary Academy
The Orchards Nursery School
Harper Green School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Queensbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Abby's Cafe0.8 km
- Tung Sing1.0 km
- The Peppermill Cafe0.9 km
- Grandmas Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Dawns Weigh1.0 km
- Shri Ambika0.3 km
- Shri Ram Stores0.9 km
- Happy Buyer0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Arizona Grill0.5 km
- Sweet Heart Desserts0.4 km
- Krave Desserts0.4 km
- New Bury Chippy0.4 km
- Burger Express0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.4 km
- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.9 km
- Kings Arms0.5 km
- Shakespeare Public House0.9 km
- The Grapes0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.5 km
- Farnworth2.0 km
- Kearsley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Road0.0 km
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Marsh Lane0.1 km
- St James' School0.1 km
- St James' School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40AL · Data under Open Government Licence