Postcode BL4 9RR 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 30.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from BL4 9RR.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9RR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9RR postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Convenience Store | Anchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to Highfield Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.