Central Avenue is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 0BA is located in the Farnworth South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 0AD, BL4 0BE, BL4 0AE, BL4 0BB, BL4 0BD, BL4 0BH, BL4 0BG, BL4 0AZ, BL4 0AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 0BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 55.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 36.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 43.4% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 49% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 32% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 22.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 24.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 77.8% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Central Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-03-22 | £182,109 |
| 74 Central Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-07-07 | £184,333 |
| 63 Central Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-11 | £126,779 |
| 80 Central Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-02-26 | £169,679 |
| 67 Central Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-06-04 | £183,019 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plodder Lane Primary School Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferns Primary Academy Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School St Germain Street , Farnworth BL4 7BL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Marsh Lane , Farnworth BL4 0AP | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 381 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre South King Street , Farnworth Youth Centre BL4 7AP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Cafe | 55 Plodder Lane | 210 yd | |
| Rosie's Sandwich Bar | 171 Plodder Lane | 317 yd | |
| Flavour Burstz | 299 Plodder Lane | 546 yd | |
| Dolce Gelato | 313 Plodder Lane | 594 yd | |
| Tung Sing | 24 Glynne Street | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | 12 Mossfield Road | 205 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mossfield Road | 205 yd | |
| D'Havilland | Gladstone Road | 456 yd | |
| Shakespeare Public House | 1 Glynne Street | 655 yd | |
| Plodder Lane Conservative Club | Plodder Lane | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Burger & Pizza | 27 Plodder Lane | 219 yd | |
| New Bury Chippy | 44 George Street | 379 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 291 Plodder Lane | 521 yd | |
| Sweet Heart Desserts | 313 Plodder Lane | 594 yd | |
| The Godfather | Godfather Pizza House, 46 Albert Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 909 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 999 yd | |
| Co-op | 245 Highfield Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 355 yd |
| Lady Of Lourdes School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St James'S Church Of England High School Lucas Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Green Fold Special Needs School (Closed) Highfield Road | 847 yd | |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.