Postcode BL4 9SU 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Highfield & New Bury is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
Approximately 49.6% 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 of residents in Highfield & New Bury is £34,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from BL4 9SU.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9SU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 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 | 3 | £236,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth South
In the BL4 9SU 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 9SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9LS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Albert Road | Howarth Street, Bolton, BL4 9HA | Walking directions to Albert Road |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Alexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.