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BL4 9TD

Masefield Drive

Farnworth South

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Detailed insights for BL4 9TD

Overview

Postcode BL4 9TD 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, roughly 1.2× 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 Moses Gate, about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Highfield & New Bury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from BL4 9TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfield & New Bury near BL4 9TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 9TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAshtons FieldLargeWalking directions to Ashtons Field
0.5 miEllesmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Ellesmere Park

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
2,518.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.61(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.79(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.92(+144%)
Public order
15.8(+56%)
Burglary
10.19(+84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
79.45%
African
22
5.02%
Other White
17
3.88%
Pakistani
13
2.97%
Other Black
12
2.74%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
29.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
18.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
48.2%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Owns outright
19
13.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.07%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Farnworth South

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £215K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£267
Semi-Detached47£193,000£236
Terraced34£162,000£173
Flats9£98,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 9TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025144, St James Street, Bolton, BL4 9RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£218,000
11 Nov 202564, Macdonald Avenue, Bolton, BL4 9RESemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
01 May 202695, St James Street, Bolton, BL4 9SLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£197,500
10 Mar 20265, Churchside, Bolton, BL4 9SGFlatsLeasehold£54,000
20 Jun 202524, Milton Crescent, Bolton, BL4 9SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£142,500

Schools

In the BL4 9TD postcode area, located within Highfield & New Bury, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 9TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, FarnworthAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt James's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDukesgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 9TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 9TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNewbury Convenience Store121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SLWalking directions to Newbury Convenience Store
0.2 miBest-one61 George Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PUWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miGo Local Convenience Store215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SHWalking directions to Go Local Convenience Store
0.4 miCleggs Convenience StoreAlbany Close, Salford, M38 9GEWalking directions to Cleggs Convenience Store
0.4 miDeccan FuelsDuke Street, Salford, M38 9RGWalking directions to Deccan Fuels

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 9TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Pattison

Farnworth South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth SouthE05014823
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfield & New BuryE02001016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 033AE01004861
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 9TD

Is BL4 9TD (Highfield & New Bury) safe?

The area around BL4 9TD records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 9TD?

The median sale price around BL4 9TD in Highfield & New Bury is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 9TD?

There are 16 schools close to BL4 9TD, including St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good), St James's Church of England High School (Good) and Dukesgate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 9TD?

BL4 9TD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 9TD (Highfield & New Bury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 9TD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Pattison (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.