BL4 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Avenue, 0.1km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.6% 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00024663 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL AVENUE, BL4 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL AVENUE, BL4 0BA.
353
36
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0BA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 36, BL4 0BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £149k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0BA. The average age is 35.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
Semi-Detached
£ 113,000
6 sales · Mean £ 120,000
school Local Schools
The Ferns Primary Academy
Harper Green School
St James's Church of England High School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
Highfield Primary School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cakes for Occasions0.8 km
- Country Kitchen Creations UK0.8 km
- Danny's Desserts0.8 km
- Danny's Desserts0.8 km
- Haleemas Cakes0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Royal Hotel0.9 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.6 km
- D'Havilland0.4 km
- Farnworth Social Circle0.8 km
- Bridgewater Hotel1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Porky's Cafe1.0 km
- The Peppermill Cafe0.8 km
- Simpson Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Alison Bluer0.9 km
- CH & CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Gonzales0.8 km
- The Godfather0.8 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz1.0 km
- Paradiso Pizza1.0 km
- Twelve1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.2 km
- Farnworth1.7 km
- Kearsley2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fir Road0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.1 km
- Fir Road0.1 km
- Shillingford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40BA · Data under Open Government Licence