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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 8 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

Median price£183,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £230K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £402,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kearsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£332,500£312
Semi-Detached71£210,000£253
Terraced44£167,100£196
Flats26£120,750£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kearsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£60,000£122,000£92,000
2017£229,975£77,000£125,000£100,000
2018£244,000£85,650£130,000£105,500
2019£225,000£92,500£137,000£110,000
2020£285,750£78,000£142,500£125,000
2021£290,000£105,000£171,000£136,000
2022£310,000£108,750£200,000£150,000
2023£308,000£110,000£189,975£167,500
2024£310,225£110,000£200,000£165,000
2025£332,500£118,000£205,000£175,000
2026£341,250£125,000£221,000£165,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kearsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£145£142£110
2017£198£134£155£116
2018£226£146£157£119
2019£219£155£174£120
2020£224£168£170£142
2021£267£166£199£142
2022£268£183£229£176
2023£298£184£223£181
2024£292£188£235£194
2025£301£204£248£195
2026£358£199£277£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kearsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Kearsley

What is the average house price in Kearsley?

The median sale price in Kearsley is £183,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kearsley?

Kearsley has 7 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kearsley?

Kearsley scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kearsley sits around rank 12,874 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kearsley?

The average household income in Kearsley is around £43,964 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kearsley?

Kearsley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Roger Pedley (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Kearsley

BL48DX

Davies Street

BL48ED

Station Road

BL48HZ

Pilkington Road

BL48QU

Baker Street

BL48BS

Clammerclough Road

BL48EB

Randolph Road

BL48PR

Trent Way

BL48EH

Quarry Road

BL48DD

Halshaw Lane

BL48BX

St John's Street

BL48JU

Holcombe Close

BL48AW

Church Road

M261EJ

Seddon Lane

BL48RA

Taylor Buildings

BL48NZ

Manchester Road

M261RJ

Riverbank

BL48SN

Tong Street

BL48BG

Gerrard Street

BL48JL

Cansfield Court

M261ER

Ringley Meadows

M261HD

Windsor Grove

BL48JE

Greenside Avenue

BL48ES

Albion Hall Place

BL48HW

Crompton Street

BL48BP

Church Road

BL48PW

Avon Road

BL48NH

Bolton Road

BL48RW

Manchester Road

M261EQ

Fernside

BL48DH

Jackson Street

BL48DZ

Cypress Grove

BL48DG

Clough Street

BL48LP

Queensway

M261FS

Ringley Road

BL48AY

Carter Street

BL48NB

Lyon Road Industrial Estate

BL48AN

Church Road

BL48LF

Crescent Road

BL48EU

Nelson Street

M261PL

Elham Close

BL48BU

Alfred Street

M261GY

Tanfield Drive

M261GR

Ashwood

BL48DF

Rose Grove

BL48QQ

Manchester Road

BL48AT

Mather Street

BL48JF

Layton Drive

M261AN

Parsonage Road

M261QF

Fernside

M261FP

Chapel Street

BL49DB

Church Street

BL48LT

Mossfield Road

BL48DP

Grosvenor Street

BL48DN

Howard Avenue

BL48HL

Old Hall Street

BL48RL

Kearsley

M261EE

Hollow Meadow

BL48BF

Grundy Road

BL48AZ

Sandridge Close

M261EX

Scott Street

BL48EA

Roosevelt Road

M261RF

Weaver Chase

M261QP

Langcliffe Place

BL49BS

Longcauseway

BL48HJ

Old Hall Street

M261HU

Riverside Drive

M261EF

Prestolee Road

BL48RS

Manchester Road

BL48RY

Manchester Road

BL48SP

Blair Street

BL48BY

James Street

BL48PP

Derwent Drive

M261QS

Langbourne Close

M261HY

Riverside Drive

M261SA

Stoney Bank

BL48HY

Springfield Road

M261GA

Pine Meadows

M261DY

Ringley Road West

BL48DR

Barrett Avenue

M261BB

Dymchurch Avenue

M261AS

Bank Field Street

M261FZ

Stoneleigh Drive

M261FL

Fold Road

M261QH

Lock View

BL48LY

Birch Road

BL48SJ

Bent Spur Road

BL48LE

Kingsway

BL48NY

Manchester Road

BL48SF

Moss Lane

BL48LR

Iris Avenue

BL48DS

Matthews Avenue

BL49BY

Park View

M261GE

Europa Trading Estate

M261GF

Market Street

M261HL

Crompton Road

M261FT

Fold Road

BL48TG

Lyon Road

M261HJ

Church Road

BL48ER

Manchester Road

BL48AR

Lord Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.