POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BL4 9BJ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 31 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 24 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £180,000Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 31 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
24 within 400mBL4 9BJ links 24 transport stops within 400m and 94 within 800m. 24 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Lark Street (BCT) at about 62m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Farnworth Rail Station at about 763m.
Local business
131 within 1200mBL4 9BJ currently links 131 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 40 food and drink, 31 personal services, 23 grocery. The closest mapped place is BP at about 77m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,553 online job adverts observedBolton local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,741 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BL4 9BJ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
31 nearby school rows31 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BL4 9BJ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to BL4 9BJ in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£180,000
Strong sample. Based on 15 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BL4 9BJ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
40 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (33), cafe (5), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
31 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (22), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Grocery
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (13), supermarket (6), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (15).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Fuel
BP
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Spar
Supermarket in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Raphael's
Fast Food at 81, Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton.
Personal services
Taylored Cutz
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Kates Hairdressing
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Dragon House
Fast Food at 103, Longcauseway, Farnworth, Bolton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary option in BL4 7PY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary option in BL4 0NS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Green Fold School
Primary option in BL4 0NS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BL4 9BJ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BL4 9BJ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BL4 9BJ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BL4 9BJ.
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Ask vetted agents
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