Postcode BL4 9PY 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Highfield & New Bury is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ellesmere Park.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 61.9% 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 of residents in Highfield & New Bury is £34,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL4 9PY.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9PY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 1 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 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 | 3 | £236,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £191,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth South
In the BL4 9PY postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.