BL4 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pine Grove, 0.1km from Dixon Green in Farnworth. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL4 0BJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 2.5% 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00024690 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINE GROVE, BL4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE GROVE, BL4 0BJ.
300
36
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BL4 0BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0BJ. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,000
school Local Schools
The Ferns Primary Academy
Harper Green School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
St James's Church of England High School
Highfield Primary School
Queensbridge Primary School
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Cakes for Occasions0.9 km
- Country Kitchen Creations UK0.9 km
- Danny's Desserts0.9 km
- Danny's Desserts0.9 km
- Haleemas Cakes0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Farnworth Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Royal Hotel1.0 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.6 km
- D'Havilland0.4 km
- Farnworth Social Circle0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Porky's Cafe1.0 km
- The Peppermill Cafe0.7 km
- Simpson Fried Chicken1.0 km
- AK Grill & Curries1.0 km
- Alison Bluer1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Gonzales0.8 km
- Grill Vibes1.0 km
- The Godfather0.8 km
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz1.0 km
- Curry Centre1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.1 km
- Farnworth1.7 km
- Kearsley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Avenue0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.1 km
- Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
- Fir Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40BJ · Data under Open Government Licence