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BL4 0BT

Plodder Lane

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 0BT

Overview

Postcode BL4 0BT is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South ward 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 nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 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
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Harper Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% 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

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BL4 0BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Harper Green near BL4 0BT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 0BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 0BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,835 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
247
69.77%
Pakistani
54
15.25%
African
12
3.39%
Indian
8
2.26%
Bangladeshi
6
1.69%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.05%
No qualifications
56
20.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.02%
Owns outright
21
16.67%
Social rents from council
16
12.7%
Other social rented
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 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£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

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£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
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£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
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 0BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 2025165, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BTTerracedLeasehold£120,000
19 Sept 2025173, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BTTerracedLeasehold£118,000
08 May 202618, North Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
31 Oct 202569, North Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
16 Jan 2026292, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL4 0BSTerracedLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the BL4 0BT postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Ferns Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miWelcome Stores51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BXWalking directions to Welcome Stores
0.4 miCostcutterCampbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miGulfHeaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BNWalking directions to Gulf
0.4 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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 0BT, 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 0BT

Is BL4 0BT (Harper Green) safe?

The area around BL4 0BT 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 0BT?

The median sale price around BL4 0BT in Harper Green is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0BT?

There are 17 schools close to BL4 0BT, including Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (Good), Highfield Primary School (Good) and The Ferns Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 0BT?

The closest station to BL4 0BT is Moses Gate, about 1,296 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0BT?

BL4 0BT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.