Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

MARSH LANE, BL4 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, BL4 0AP.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL4 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL4 0AP's 65% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BL4 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.4km from Highfield in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL4 0AP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £209k. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00024692 (shared with 9 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 0AP. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Flat

£ 105,000

2 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Terraced

£ 78,000

1 sales · Mean £ 78,000

Semi-Detached

£ 167,000

1 sales · Mean £ 167,000

school Local Schools

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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.0 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.3 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.6 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Premier0.3 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Late Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Premier (Cool Deserts. Co)0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The Grapes0.7 km
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.2 km
  • D'Havilland0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Elior Uk0.9 km
  • Theresas Cafe0.6 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.9 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Burger Express0.6 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Krave Desserts0.7 km
  • New Bury Chippy0.7 km
  • Golden House0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.6 km
  • Farnworth2.2 km
  • Bolton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Hall0.1 km
  • Highfield Hall0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Beech Avenue0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km