Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CENTRAL AVENUE, BL4 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL AVENUE, BL4 0AR.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL4 0AR 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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BL4 0AR is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BL4 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Avenue, 0.3km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

For families considering a move, BL4 0AR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00024692 (shared with 9 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 0AR. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Terraced

£ 112,975

2 sales · Mean £ 112,975

school Local Schools

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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.1 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.2 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.5 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.6 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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Green Fold School

Outstanding148 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Abby's Cafe1.0 km
  • Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.9 km
  • Flavour Burstz0.2 km
  • Grandmas Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Premier0.2 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Dawns Weigh0.9 km
  • Shri Ambika0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Kings Arms0.6 km
  • Shakespeare Public House1.0 km
  • The Grapes0.6 km
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Burger Express0.5 km
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Arizona Grill0.6 km
  • Sweet Heart Desserts0.2 km
  • Cowans's/Mr Treatz0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.5 km
  • Farnworth2.1 km
  • Kearsley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Highfield Hall0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Highfield Hall0.1 km
  • Maple Road0.1 km