Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL4 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL4 0BF.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL4 0BF 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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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL4 0BF — age 34, 56% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL4 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00024691 (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 0BF. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.1 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.3 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.4 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.7 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Abby's Cafe0.9 km
  • Tung Sing0.9 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.8 km
  • Grandmas Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Shri Ambika0.2 km
  • Shri Ram Stores0.8 km
  • The Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
  • Cawdor News0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Arizona Grill0.4 km
  • Sweet Heart Desserts0.3 km
  • Krave Desserts0.5 km
  • New Bury Chippy0.5 km
  • Burger Express0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • Shakespeare Public House0.8 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.4 km
  • Farnworth1.9 km
  • Kearsley2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Maple Road0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.1 km
  • Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km
  • Beech Avenue0.2 km