Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

HARPER GREEN ROAD, BL4 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPER GREEN ROAD, BL4 0DL.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

35

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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 0DL 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL4 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £116k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

BL4 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harper Green Road, 0.2km from Harper Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL4 0DL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton.

Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.1% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00024686 (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 0DL. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian25.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 89,000

22 sales · Mean £ 95,500

school Local Schools

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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.1 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.6 km
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Mount St Joseph

Good904 pupils0.7 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cheers0.7 km
  • Darley Service Station0.9 km
  • Madani Food Farnworth Limited0.9 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Farnworth Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • Shakespeare Public House0.6 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Gonzales0.9 km
  • Grill Vibes0.9 km
  • The Godfather0.9 km
  • Burger Express0.0 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • The Greens Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • UOB Services Ltd (Queens Specialist)1.0 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.4 km
  • Tung Sing0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.0 km
  • Farnworth1.7 km
  • Bolton2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Daffodil Road0.1 km
  • Daffodil Road0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
  • Primrose Avenue0.3 km