Postcode insights

BL4 0JR

Minerva Road

Farnworth North

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Detailed insights for BL4 0JR

Overview

Postcode BL4 0JR 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL4 0JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Harper Green near BL4 0JR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
1,566.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.39(+38%)
Public order
22.31(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.26(+2%)
Burglary
10.82(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
166
40%
British
148
35.66%
Indian
37
8.92%
Other White
21
5.06%
Other
14
3.37%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
29.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
26.06%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.31%
Owns outright
39
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.31%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Farnworth North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £220K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£370,000£279
Semi-Detached73£200,000£238
Terraced49£142,500£166
Flats4£87,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202644, Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
23 May 202542, Freshfield Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3FBTerracedFreehold£169,000
01 Oct 20253, Kingsland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
20 Aug 202552, Kingsland Road, Bolton, BL4 0HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£148,500
08 Aug 20254, Cambridge Close, Bolton, BL4 0NBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the BL4 0JR postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryMount St JosephVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableLord's SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLever Edge Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop8-10 Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miJay General Store22 Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HUWalking directions to Jay General Store
0.5 miA&H Global Market252 Rishton Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2EHWalking directions to A&H Global Market

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 0JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nadeem Ayub

Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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 NorthE05014822
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harper GreenE02001012
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 029EE01004880
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 0JR

Is BL4 0JR (Harper Green) safe?

The area around BL4 0JR 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 0JR?

The median sale price around BL4 0JR in Harper Green is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0JR?

There are 20 schools close to BL4 0JR, including Mount St Joseph (Requires improvement), Lord's School (Good) and Lever Edge Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0JR?

BL4 0JR 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).

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

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

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.