Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL4 0DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

197

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.0 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.6 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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Mount St Joseph

Good904 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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