BL4 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Avenue, 0.2km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL4 0BW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. 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. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00024690 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH AVENUE, BL4 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH AVENUE, BL4 0BW.
300
36
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 36, BL4 0BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £165k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0BW. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 148,500
8 sales · Mean £ 148,868
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
St James's Church of England High School
Highfield Primary School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Harper Green School
The Orchards Nursery School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Queensbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abby's Cafe0.9 km
- Tung Sing0.9 km
- Flavour Burstz0.2 km
- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- The Greens Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Shri Ambika0.2 km
- Shri Ram Stores0.8 km
- Mistry's In-Store Bakery0.8 km
- Welcome Stores0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Arizona Grill0.4 km
- Sweet Heart Desserts0.3 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz0.8 km
- Twelve0.8 km
- Burger Express0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- D'Havilland0.6 km
- Farnworth Social Circle1.0 km
- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
- Kings Arms0.4 km
- Shakespeare Public House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.4 km
- Farnworth1.9 km
- Kearsley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Avenue0.1 km
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Maple Road0.2 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
- Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40BW · Data under Open Government Licence