Postcode BL4 0PU is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Highfield & New Bury area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Highfield & New Bury has a 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 a moderate 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from BL4 0PU.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 0PU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £279,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £238,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth South
In the BL4 0PU 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 0PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.