Postcode report
Is BL4 9XY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BL4 9XY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BL4 9XY 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 9XY, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BL4 9XY are housing and jobs, while health 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 9XY is based on Bolton 034 Census 2021. It covers 10,783 residents, 1,637 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 16% 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 6/10.
For property prices near BL4 9XY, 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 9XY 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 9XY 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 9XY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 HMO licences, 17 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 9XY
Is BL4 9XY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% 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 9XY?
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 9XY?
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 9XY?
LocaleIQ matched BL4 9XY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BL4 9XY?
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 9XY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 HMO licences, 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.