Postcode BL4 9RF 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 135.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 11 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 1,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from BL4 9RF.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9RF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellesmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Park |
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 9RF postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome Stores | 51-53 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX | Walking directions to Welcome Stores |
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.