Postcode BL4 0NP is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Highfield & New Bury area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield & New Bury has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from BL4 0NP.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 0NP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0NP.
In the BL4 0NP postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Convenience Store | Anchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to Highfield Convenience Store |
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 0NP, 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 0NP records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL4 0NP in Highfield & New Bury is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL4 0NP, including Green Fold School (Outstanding), Cherry Tree Primary School (Good) and The Orchards Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL4 0NP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,849 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 0NP 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.