Postcode BL4 0ET is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North 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.
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.
Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 0ET.
Harper Green near BL4 0ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £428,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £370,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 49 | £142,500 | £166 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £60,500 | £118,000 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £151,748 | £62,975 | £120,000 | £78,500 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £53,500 | £124,995 | £81,000 |
| 2019 | £180,498 | £54,250 | £129,495 | £93,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £60,000 | £132,500 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £92,000 | £150,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £76,250 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £100,000 | £180,000 | £127,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £362,000 | £87,000 | £199,975 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £290,500 | £65,000 | £219,250 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £74 | £130 | £87 |
| 2017 | £173 | £88 | £140 | £94 |
| 2018 | £155 | £87 | £144 | £99 |
| 2019 | £156 | £109 | £151 | £106 |
| 2020 | £193 | £98 | £149 | £129 |
| 2021 | £245 | £150 | £187 | £131 |
| 2022 | £228 | £148 | £213 | £150 |
| 2023 | £267 | £187 | £201 | £150 |
| 2024 | £285 | £193 | £214 | £163 |
| 2025 | £279 | £170 | £230 | £166 |
| 2026 | £293 | £144 | £243 | £156 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0ET.
In the BL4 0ET postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 8-10 Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL4 0ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nadeem Ayub
Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 0ET 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.
The median sale price around BL4 0ET in Harper Green is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL4 0ET, including Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (Good), Harper Green School (Good) and The Ferns Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 0ET is Moses Gate, about 1,226 m away.
BL4 0ET 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 0ET is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).
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.