Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

NORTH AVENUE, BL4 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH AVENUE, BL4 0BH.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL4 0BH 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 36, BL4 0BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £160k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BL4 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Avenue, 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 0BH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00024663 (shared with 7 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 0BH. 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

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 112,500

7 sales · Mean £ 118,714

Terraced

£ 87,500

2 sales · Mean £ 87,500

school Local Schools

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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.2 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.5 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.6 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.6 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Royal Hotel1.0 km
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.5 km
  • D'Havilland0.4 km
  • Farnworth Social Circle0.9 km
  • The Gatehouse0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Gonzales0.8 km
  • The Godfather0.8 km
  • Cowans's/Mr Treatz1.0 km
  • Twelve1.0 km
  • Krave Desserts0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.7 km
  • Simpson Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Alison Bluer1.0 km
  • CH & CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.2 km
  • Farnworth1.7 km
  • Kearsley2.6 km

Bus Stops

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