Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

PLODDER LANE, BL4 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLODDER LANE, BL4 0BZ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL4 0BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL4 0BZ's 63% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00024595 (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 0BZ. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian17.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

3 sales · Mean £ 152,166

Detached

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Terraced

£ 74,500

4 sales · Mean £ 84,375

school Local Schools

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The Ferns Primary Academy

Good454 pupils0.0 km
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Harper Green School

Good1259 pupils0.2 km
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Queensbridge Primary School

Good247 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Church of England High School

Good1057 pupils0.5 km
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St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

Good354 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Primary School

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchards Nursery School

Good103 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Peppermill Cafe0.7 km
  • Simpson Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • AK Grill & Curries0.9 km
  • Alison Bluer0.8 km
  • CH & CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.7 km
  • D'Havilland0.2 km
  • Farnworth Social Circle0.8 km
  • Railway Hotel1.0 km
  • Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Curry Centre0.9 km
  • New Indali0.9 km
  • Paradiso Pizza1.0 km
  • Sorento1.0 km
  • Krave Desserts0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.0 km
  • Farnworth1.6 km
  • Kearsley2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Central Avenue0.1 km
  • Mossfield Road0.1 km
  • Central Avenue0.1 km
  • Mossfield Road0.2 km
  • Shillingford Road0.2 km