BL4 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Harper Green in Farnworth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
BL4 0DH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00024587 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL4 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL4 0DH.
197
46
£ 34,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0DH 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.
Area Character
BL4 0DH has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0DH. The average age is 45.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
Harper Green School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
St James's Church of England High School
Highfield Primary School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Mount St Joseph
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Premier0.3 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Alfie's Healthy Eating1.0 km
- Holla Cakes and Cookies!1.0 km
- Jessica Yates Cakes1.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.6 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
- Shakespeare Public House0.5 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- Farnworth Masonic Hall0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- The Greens Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- UOB Services Ltd (Queens Specialist)0.8 km
- Porky's Cafe0.9 km
- The Peppermill Cafe0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger Express0.1 km
- Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Gonzales0.8 km
- Grill Vibes0.8 km
- The Godfather0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.0 km
- Farnworth1.6 km
- Kearsley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
- Daffodil Road0.2 km
- Mossfield Road0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.3 km
- Mossfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40DH · Data under Open Government Licence