Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

PLODDER LANE, BL4 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL4 0BS.

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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 0BS 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL4 0BS spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

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

BL4 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plodder Lane, 0.3km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL4 0BS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.9% 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 0BS 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 0BS. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

15 sales · Mean £ 97,133

Semi-Detached

£ 87,500

3 sales · Mean £ 89,166

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.1 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.4 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.4 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.5 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Mount St Joseph

Good904 pupils0.7 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Premier0.1 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Shri Ambika0.1 km
  • Shri Ram Stores0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Kings Arms0.6 km
  • Shakespeare Public House0.9 km
  • The Grapes0.6 km
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Tung Sing1.0 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.7 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.1 km
  • Elior Uk0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Burger Express0.4 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Arizona Grill0.5 km
  • Sweet Heart Desserts0.1 km
  • Cowans's/Mr Treatz0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.4 km
  • Farnworth2.0 km
  • Bolton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Avenue0.0 km
  • Beech Avenue0.1 km
  • Briarfield Road0.2 km
  • Briarfield Road0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km