BL4 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Begonia Avenue, 0.2km 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 0DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 £118k, 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00024684 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEGONIA AVENUE, BL4 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEGONIA AVENUE, BL4 0DS.
345
34
£ 38,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL4 0DS 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
No single demographic signal dominates BL4 0DS — age 34, 58% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL4 0DS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
6 sales · Mean £ 120,083
school Local Schools
Harper Green School
The Ferns Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Mount St Joseph
Highfield Primary School
St James's Church of England High School
Queensbridge Primary School
The Orchards Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Mr Cool R344 AJW0.9 km
- Shri Ambika0.5 km
- Shri Ram Stores0.8 km
- WRVS1.0 km
- Best One1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Gatehouse0.8 km
- Plodder Lane Conservative Club0.5 km
- Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- Shakespeare Public House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tung Sing0.8 km
- The Peppermill Cafe0.3 km
- Elior Uk1.0 km
- Rosie's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- The Greens Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Arizona Grill0.5 km
- Sweet Heart Desserts0.5 km
- Krave Desserts0.9 km
- New Bury Chippy0.9 km
- Burger Express0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.1 km
- Farnworth1.9 km
- Bolton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Daffodil Road0.0 km
- Daffodil Road0.1 km
- Tulip Avenue0.1 km
- Tulip Avenue0.2 km
- Tulip Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL40DS · Data under Open Government Licence