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About

Kearsley is situated in the southeast of Bolton, bordering Salford and the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from older terraces to modern estates. Its landscape is defined by the River Irwell, which forms a natural boundary, and includes significant green spaces like Clifton Country Park. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The ward contains notable industrial heritage, including the former site of the giant Agecroft Colliery, which once extended under the canal. This history is balanced by active local sports facilities and community groups. Kearsley operates with a distinct identity, separate from the wider town centre, focusing on its own practical services and recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Kearsley has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kearsley is £43,964 per year. There are 10 schools in Kearsley: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kearsley

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kearsley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kearsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£330,000
Flats28£119,000
Semi-Detached79£210,000
Terraced39£180,000

10 years median price trend in Kearsley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.

All postcodes in Kearsley

BL48BJ

Albert Street

BL48LJ

Tulip Avenue

BL48PJ

Medway Drive

BL48RS

Manchester Road

BL49BY

Park View

M261FT

Fold Road

M261RH

Crompton Road

BL48PB

Bent Spur Road

BL48LU

Mossfield Road

BL48PU

Hawthorn Road

BL48SF

Moss Lane

BL48SL

Slackey Brow

M261EU

Fold Road

M261FZ

Stoneleigh Drive

M261GF

Market Street

M261GN

Edenbridge Drive

M261GW

Market Street

BL48SN

Tong Street

BL48BL

Crompton Street

BL48BY

James Street

BL48EQ

Presto Street

BL48JB

St Kilda Avenue

BL48QB

Ribble Drive

BL48RF

Manchester Road

BL48TG

Lyon Road

BL48BA

Bent Street

M261PJ

Kearsley

BL48PR

Trent Way

BL48QG

Manchester Road

BL48RE

Manchester Road

M261FY

Market Street

M261EL

Hulme Road

BL48NN

Albion Street

BL48PA

Bent Spur Road

BL48QR

Manchester Road

M261BB

Dymchurch Avenue

M261FS

Ringley Road

M261QR

Ribblehead Court

M261RP

Brathey Place

BL48EL

Stoneclough Road

BL48HW

Crompton Street

BL48QP

Manchester Road

BL48RP

Corrie Crescent

M261DB

Sandgate Avenue

M261GE

Europa Trading Estate

M261HY

Riverside Drive

BL48RL

Kearsley

BL48DD

Halshaw Lane

BL48EH

Quarry Road

BL48NG

Bolton Road

BL48QS

Lindley Street

BL48RH

Sunset Business Centre

BL48SB

Beech Avenue

BL48SH

Manor Street

M261EF

Prestolee Road

M261EX

Scott Street

M261FU

Back Fletcher Street

M261RQ

Hulme Road

BL48HL

Old Hall Street

BL48RU

Manchester Road

BL48BX

St John's Street

BL48AN

Church Road

BL48AZ

Sandridge Close

M261BA

Stanford Close

M261BD

Cloughbank

M261HL

Crompton Road

M261QH

Lock View

M261QS

Langbourne Close

M261QU

Stoneclough Rise

M261RG

Churchbeck Chase

M261RT

Douglas Chase

BL48PD

Bent Spur Road

BL48BF

Grundy Road

BL48DN

Howard Avenue

BL48NJ

Bolton Road

M261GA

Pine Meadows

M261GB

Lynton Terrace

M261HG

Church Close

M261RF

Weaver Chase

BL48BS

Clammerclough Road

BL48HZ

Pilkington Road

BL48LN

Mossfield Road

BL48LS

Ash Road

BL48NR

Victoria Road

BL48NU

Greenmount Park

BL48PN

Leven Close

BL48RB

Alma Street

BL48SP

Blair Street

M261EQ

Fernside

M261ER

Ringley Meadows

BL48DR

Barrett Avenue

BL48LA

Springfield Road

BL48LG

South Avenue

BL48NA

South Avenue

BL48PQ

Medway Drive

BL48RQ

Ellen Grove

BL49BS

Longcauseway

M261HP

Alexandra Road

M261QF

Fernside

M261QJ

Hamble Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.