Postcode BL4 9SZ 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 Moses Gate located about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 27.1% 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 of residents in Highfield & New Bury is £34,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from BL4 9SZ.
Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9SZ 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.
| 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 9SZ postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Cleggs Convenience Store | Albany Close, Salford, M38 9GE | Walking directions to Cleggs Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Deccan Fuels | Duke Street, Salford, M38 9RG | Walking directions to Deccan Fuels |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.