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BL4 0NU

Mount Pleasant Road

Farnworth North

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Overview

Postcode BL4 0NU is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harper Green area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year. The median sale price in Farnworth North is £185,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Harper Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,729 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from BL4 0NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Harper Green near BL4 0NU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
8,111.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.88(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.36(+47%)
Other theft
22.17(+236%)
Public order
20.97(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.18(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
78.49%
Indian
24
5.67%
Pakistani
23
5.44%
African
20
4.73%
Other White
11
2.6%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
26.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.18%
No qualifications
51
17.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
34%
Owns outright
45
30%
Social rents from council
26
17.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.67%
Other social rented
7
4.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Farnworth North

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £218
Sales (last 12 months): 141
Typical range (middle 50%): £143K – £230K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £410,000.

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
Detached12£334,500£288
Semi-Detached74£208,500£249
Terraced51£142,500£166
Flats4£89,975£172

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£199,950£134,000
2026£282,000£78,475£227,500£152,000
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£285£151£263£169
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202619, Mount Pleasant Road, Bolton, BL4 0NUTerracedLeasehold£235,000
30 May 202516, Mount Pleasant Road, Bolton, BL4 0NUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
09 Jan 202645, Avondale Road, Bolton, BL4 0PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
11 Sept 202554, Avondale Road, Bolton, BL4 0PBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
05 Sept 202544, Avondale Road, Bolton, BL4 0PBTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the BL4 0NU postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGreen Fold SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryCherry Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryThe Orchards Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 0NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miHighfield Convenience StoreAnchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to Highfield Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

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 0NU, 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 029DE01004875
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 0NU

Is BL4 0NU (Harper Green) safe?

The area around BL4 0NU records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0NU?

The median sale price around BL4 0NU in Farnworth North is £185,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0NU?

There are 20 schools close to BL4 0NU, including Green Fold School (Outstanding), Cherry Tree Primary School (Good) and The Orchards Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0NU?

BL4 0NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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