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BL4 0RR

Highfield Drive

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 0RR

Overview

Postcode BL4 0RR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 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 Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from BL4 0RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield & New Bury near BL4 0RR 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
225
Population density
3,839.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.27(+21%)
Public order
19.33(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.82(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.28(+81%)
Shoplifting
13.22(+129%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
83.11%
Other Asian
13
5.78%
Indian
9
4%
Pakistani
5
2.22%
Other White
4
1.78%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
27.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
21.84%
Level 3 (A level)
31
17.82%
No qualifications
26
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
45.98%
Shared ownership
16
18.39%
Owns outright
13
14.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
13.79%
Other social rented
4
4.6%
Total households: 87

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£119,250£78,975
2017£127,500£65,000£109,975£80,000
2018£160,000£59,750£116,000£85,000
2019£154,995£66,000£123,000£105,000
2020£174,995£65,000£134,000£97,000
2021£190,000£76,250£150,000£128,750
2022£305,000£90,000£180,000£132,500
2023£259,000£92,000£180,000£130,000
2024£215,000£96,000£185,500£151,000
2025£240,000£100,000£193,000£153,500
2026£280,000£98,000£190,500£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£112£133£95
2017£145£115£126£96
2018£165£99£133£107
2019£171£124£161£116
2020£169£112£165£117
2021£204£126£181£145
2022£228£171£197£147
2023£255£162£202£161
2024£257£158£216£164
2025£239£177£230£171
2026£295£163£249£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 0RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202559, Highfield Drive, Bolton, BL4 0RRTerracedLeasehold£152,000
10 Feb 202541, Highfield Drive, Bolton, BL4 0RRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
30 May 20258, Highfield Drive, Bolton, BL4 0RNTerracedLeasehold£164,000
26 Mar 202616, Meadow Walk, Bolton, BL4 0AFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
27 Feb 20268, Pear Tree Place, Bolton, BL4 9RXFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the BL4 0RR postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 0RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryThe Orchards Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt James's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 0RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 0RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHighfield Convenience StoreAnchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to Highfield Convenience Store
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miCostcutter159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miNewbury Convenience Store121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SLWalking directions to Newbury Convenience Store

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

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfield & New BuryE02001016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 033EE01004876
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 0RR

Is BL4 0RR (Highfield & New Bury) safe?

The area around BL4 0RR records about 110 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL4 0RR?

The median sale price around BL4 0RR in Highfield & New Bury is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 0RR?

There are 14 schools close to BL4 0RR, including The Orchards Nursery School (Good), Highfield Primary School (Good) and St James's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 0RR?

BL4 0RR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 0RR (Highfield & New Bury) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.