Finch Avenue is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 0QS 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 Finch Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 0QR, BL4 0QG, BL4 0QT, BL4 0RD, BL4 0QP, BL4 0RE, BL4 0QN, BL4 0NX, BL4 0QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL4 0QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL4 0QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 43.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 38.2% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 25.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 20.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.5% | 88.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 90.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finch 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Finch Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-06-27 | £155,629 |
| 15 Finch Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-30 | £155,483 |
| 18 Finch Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,750 | 2023-12-08 | £180,394 |
| 4 Finch Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-25 | £124,469 |
| 14 Finch Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-23 | £156,356 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Marsh Lane , Farnworth BL4 0AP | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | - not rated | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharton Primary School Rothwell Lane , Little Hulton M38 9XA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharton Primary School Rothwell Lane , Little Hulton M38 9XA | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresas Cafe | 3 Derwent Road | 191 yd | |
| Dolce Gelato | 313 Plodder Lane | 670 yd | |
| Flavour Burstz | 299 Plodder Lane | 701 yd | |
| Rosie's Sandwich Bar | 171 Plodder Lane | 907 yd | |
| Elior Uk | Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plodder Lane Conservative Club | Plodder Lane | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowans's/Mr Treatz | 231 Highfield Road | 174 yd | |
| John's Chippy | 239 Highfield Road | 174 yd | |
| Golden House | 5 Derwent Road | 191 yd | |
| Sweet Heart Desserts | 313 Plodder Lane | 670 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 291 Plodder Lane | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 245 Highfield Road | 174 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Fold Special Needs School (Closed) Highfield Road | 260 yd | |
| Green Fold School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| St James'S Church Of England High School Lucas Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Lady Of Lourdes School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Brackley Park Golf Club BULLOWS ROAD | golf | 744 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.