BL4 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Iris Avenue, 0.3km from Harper Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Harper Green ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL4 0DR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bolton. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.2% 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00024684 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRIS AVENUE, BL4 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRIS AVENUE, BL4 0DR.
345
34
£ 38,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0DR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL4 0DR 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 31.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0DR. The average age is 33.7. 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
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 149,000
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
school Local Schools
Harper Green School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Mount St Joseph
Highfield Primary School
St James's Church of England High School
The Orchards Nursery School
Queensbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Mr Cool R344 AJW0.9 km
- Shri Ambika0.4 km
- Shri Ram Stores0.8 km
- Mistry's In-Store Bakery0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Gatehouse0.9 km
- D'Havilland0.6 km
- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- Shakespeare Public House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Tung Sing0.9 km
- Flavour Burstz0.4 km
- Jonesy's Juicy Bites0.9 km
- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- The Greens Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Arizona Grill0.5 km
- Sweet Heart Desserts0.4 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz1.0 km
- Twelve1.0 km
- Burger Express0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.1 km
- Farnworth1.9 km
- Bolton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tulip Avenue0.1 km
- Tulip Avenue0.1 km
- Daffodil Road0.1 km
- Primrose Avenue0.1 km
- Daffodil Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40DR · Data under Open Government Licence