Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BL4 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, BL4 0AQ.

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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 0AQ 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

BL4 0AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.

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

BL4 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.1km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.0% year-on-year. 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 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 162,000

5 sales · Mean £ 163,400

Terraced

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 135,000

school Local Schools

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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.2 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.3 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.4 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.6 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.6 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cakes for Occasions1.0 km
  • Country Kitchen Creations UK1.0 km
  • Danny's Desserts1.0 km
  • Danny's Desserts1.0 km
  • Haleemas Cakes1.0 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Gonzales0.9 km
  • The Godfather0.9 km
  • Cowans's/Mr Treatz0.8 km
  • Twelve0.8 km
  • Krave Desserts0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.9 km
  • CH & CO Catering Ltd1.0 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.4 km
  • Abby's Cafe0.8 km
  • Grandmas Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.5 km
  • D'Havilland0.6 km
  • Farnworth Social Circle0.8 km
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.4 km
  • Farnworth1.8 km
  • Kearsley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Road0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.1 km
  • Fir Road0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.1 km
  • Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km