BL4 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fir Road, 0.1km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL4 0BB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00024663 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIR ROAD, BL4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR ROAD, BL4 0BB.
353
36
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0BB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL4 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0BB. The average age is 35.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
school Local Schools
St James's Church of England High School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Harper Green School
Highfield Primary School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Queensbridge Primary School
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cakes for Occasions0.9 km
- Country Kitchen Creations UK0.9 km
- Danny's Desserts0.9 km
- Danny's Desserts0.9 km
- Haleemas Cakes0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal Hotel1.0 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.5 km
- D'Havilland0.5 km
- Farnworth Social Circle0.8 km
- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gonzales0.9 km
- The Godfather0.9 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz0.9 km
- Twelve0.9 km
- Krave Desserts0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Peppermill Cafe0.8 km
- Simpson Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Alison Bluer1.0 km
- CH & CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Flavour Burstz0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.3 km
- Farnworth1.8 km
- Kearsley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fir Road0.0 km
- Fir Road0.0 km
- Maple Road0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40BB · Data under Open Government Licence