BL4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BL4 district covers Farnworth, Kearsley, Daubhill & Fernhill Gate. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BL4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BL4 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 47 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BL4
- All Saints CofE Primary School · BL4 7PY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 30% in England
- Cherry Tree Primary School · BL4 0NS · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 8% in England
- Highfield Primary School · BL4 0AP · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 34% in England
- Kearsley West Primary School · BL4 9BZ · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 49% in England
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School · BL4 0BP · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 9% in England
- Queensbridge Primary School · BL4 7BL · Good (2023) · Bottom 22% in England
- Spindle Point Primary School · BL4 8SE · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 8% in England
- St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · BL4 8AJ · Good (2024) · Top 14% in England
- St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth · BL4 9QB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 36% in England
- St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth · BL4 8AP · Good (2022)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School · BL4 9JT · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 44% in England
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School · BL4 8PB · Good (2023) · Bottom 46% in England
Secondary schools in BL4
- Harper Green School · BL4 0DH · Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
- Kearsley Academy · BL4 8HY · Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy · BL4 0HT · Requires improvement (2023)
- St James's Church of England High School · BL4 9RU · Good (2022) · Top 30% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BL4
- Grosvenor Daycare Centre · BL4 8AR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Lilys Little Gems · BL4 7AX · Good (Ofsted)
- Starlights Daycare Nursery · BL4 9BT · Good (Ofsted)
- Super Stars Private Day Nursery Limited · BL4 9BP · Good (Ofsted)
- Teddies House · BL4 7JN · Good (Ofsted)
- The Base Nursery · BL4 7ED
- Adventure Garden Children's Nursery · BL4 0AW
- Care Chiefs Highfield Hall · BL4 0AW · Good (Ofsted)
- Highmeadows Day Nursery Limited · BL4 0JR · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BL4
- Farnworth Family Practice · BL4 9AH
- Fig Tree Medical Practice · BL4 9AH
- Stonehill Medical Centre · BL4 9QZ
- Kearsley Medical Centre · BL4 8EP
Neighbourhoods in BL4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BL4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth South | 34% | £162k | — | 5 min |
| Kearsley & Stoneclough | 19% | £190k | — | 8 min |
| Highfield & New Bury | 16% | £182k | — | 8 min |
| Farnworth North | 15% | £156k | — | 8 min |
| Harper Green | 14% | £204k | — | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the BL4 postcode?
BL4 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Farnworth, Kearsley, Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, with 850 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BL4?
The typical home price across BL4's neighbourhoods is £182k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BL4?
13 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a BL4 postcode.
How long is the commute from BL4?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 47 minutes.