Postcode BL4 9PS is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth South area 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 101 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 median sale price in Farnworth South is £180,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £210,000. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,462 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL4 9PS.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9PS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 0.9 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £280,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £191,500 | £235 |
| Terraced | 36 | £164,500 | £175 |
| Flats | 8 | £83,500 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £98,000 | £192,500 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £174 | £224 | £172 |
| 2026 | £303 | £163 | £240 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | 43, Parkfield Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £198,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 32, Parkfield Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 37, Parkfield Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 57, Parkfield Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 51, Shillingford Road, Bolton, BL4 7DJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £202,000 |
In the BL4 9PS postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL4 9PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Pattison
Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 9PS records about 101 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.
The median sale price around BL4 9PS in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BL4 9PS, including St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good), Queensbridge Primary School (Good) and The Ferns Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 9PS is Moses Gate, about 1,247 m away.
BL4 9PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,462 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 9PS is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).