Postcode BL4 9QU 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 £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,250 and £205,625. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ellesmere 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 6.7% 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.
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 16 ft away from BL4 9QU.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9QU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| 1 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £305,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £191,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 43 | £160,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 10 | £96,250 | £153 |
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 | £192,000 | £152,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £98,000 | £195,000 | £159,500 |
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 | £225 | £172 |
| 2026 | £289 | £163 | £238 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 8, Harrowby Court, Bolton, BL4 7BP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £141,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 51, Shillingford Road, Bolton, BL4 7DJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £202,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 16, Laburnum Road, Bolton, BL4 0BG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 60, Highfield Road, Bolton, BL4 0AD | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 70, Highfield Road, Bolton, BL4 0AD | Terraced | Leasehold | £134,500 |
In the BL4 9QU postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Ferns Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
The Ferns Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Queensbridge Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
Queensbridge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jul 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Harper Green School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
Harper Green School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf | Heaton Avenue, Bolton, BL4 7BN | Walking directions to Gulf |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury 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 9QU, 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 9QU 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL4 9QU in Farnworth South is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BL4 9QU, including The Ferns Primary Academy (Good), Queensbridge Primary School (Good) and Harper Green School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 9QU is Moses Gate, about 1,154 m away.
BL4 9QU 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 9QU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).