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BL4 0AR

Central Avenue

Farnworth South

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Overview

Postcode BL4 0AR is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harper Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth South is £180,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £210,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ellesmere Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Harper Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from BL4 0AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Harper Green near BL4 0AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 0AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 0AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,175.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.14(+8%)
Public order
19.48(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.3(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.35(+71%)
Vehicle crime
13.58(+127%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
75.76%
Pakistani
27
8.18%
Indian
13
3.94%
Other White
13
3.94%
African
12
3.64%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.92%
No qualifications
60
23.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Owns outright
35
29.66%
Social rents from council
15
12.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.71%
Other social rented
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £202
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £147K – £210K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£255,000£289
Semi-Detached54£191,500£228
Terraced37£167,000£180
Flats8£83,500£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£160,000
2026£305,000£98,000£192,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£174£224£172
2026£303£163£240£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202618, North Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
31 Oct 202569, North Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
12 Nov 2025283, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BRTerracedLeasehold£155,000
18 Jul 2025305 - 307, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BROtherLeasehold£200,000
06 Jun 2025287A, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BRTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BL4 0AR postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondarySt James's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 0AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miWelcome Stores51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BXWalking directions to Welcome Stores
0.3 miHighfield Convenience StoreAnchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to Highfield Convenience Store
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 0AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harper GreenE02001012
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 029BE01004872
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 0AR

Is BL4 0AR (Harper Green) safe?

The area around BL4 0AR records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL4 0AR?

The median sale price around BL4 0AR in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0AR?

There are 14 schools close to BL4 0AR, including Highfield Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (Good) and St James's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 0AR?

The closest station to BL4 0AR is Moses Gate, about 1,518 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0AR?

BL4 0AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 0AR (Harper Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 0AR is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).