Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BL4 0AW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0AW 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL4 0AW combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BL4 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.3km from Highfield 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £525k. 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 0AW 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 0AW. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

2 sales · Mean £ 525,000

school Local Schools

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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.1 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.3 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.3 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.7 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.7 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils0.7 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Premier0.4 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Old Lane Stores1.0 km
  • Late Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Premier (Cool Deserts. Co)0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.9 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 Bar0.4 km
  • Elior Uk1.0 km
  • Theresas Cafe0.5 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe1.0 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Burger Express0.7 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Krave Desserts0.7 km
  • New Bury Chippy0.7 km
  • Old Lane Chippy1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.7 km
  • Farnworth2.2 km
  • Bolton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Hall0.0 km
  • Highfield Hall0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km
  • St James' School0.2 km