Postcode BL4 0JB 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.6 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Harper Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 0JB.
Harper Green near BL4 0JB 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 | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever 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 0JB.
In the BL4 0JB postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 8-10 Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | A.K Grocers | 4 Lowther Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2HP | Walking directions to A.K Grocers |
| 0.4 mi | AA Grocers | Back Westbourne Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2HW | Walking directions to AA Grocers |
| 0.4 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
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 0JB, 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 0JB records about 114 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 0JB in Harper Green is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL4 0JB, including Mount St Joseph (Requires improvement), Lord's School (Good) and Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 0JB is Moses Gate, about 1,244 m away.
BL4 0JB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,066 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 0JB 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.