Postcode BL4 9SS 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 112.9 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 nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.
Highfield & New Bury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 849 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, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.9% 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 per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from BL4 9SS.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Farnworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £240,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £193,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 34 | £162,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 9 | £98,000 | £152 |
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 | £193,000 | £153,500 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £98,000 | £190,500 | £166,250 |
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 | £177 | £230 | £171 |
| 2026 | £295 | £163 | £249 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9SS.
In the BL4 9SS postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Albert Road | Howarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HA | Walking directions to Albert Road |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL4 9SS, 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 9SS records about 113 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL4 9SS in Highfield & New Bury is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL4 9SS, including St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and North Walkden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 9SS is Farnworth, about 1,502 m away.
BL4 9SS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 849 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 9SS is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.