Postcode report
BL4 9SD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bolton
About BL4 9SD: area rating, property, schools and local change
BL4 9SD is a postcode in Farnworth South, Bolton, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BL4 9SD, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BL4 9SD are housing and jobs, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BL4 9SD is based on Bolton 029 Census 2021. It covers 9,810 residents, 5,669 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near BL4 9SD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BL4 9SD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BL4 9SD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BL4 9SD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BL4 9SD
Is BL4 9SD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BL4 9SD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BL4 9SD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BL4 9SD?
LocaleIQ matched BL4 9SD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BL4 9SD?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BL4 9SD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.