Postcode BL4 9RY is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harper Green area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Harper Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Harper Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL4 9RY.
Harper Green near BL4 9RY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £135,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL4 9RY postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highfield Convenience Store | Anchor Lane, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to Highfield Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 245 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 159-161 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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: 16/01/2026.