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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.

All postcodes in Kearsley

BL48PX

Calder Drive

BL48LQ

Princess Avenue

BL48QN

Sandhole Road

M261HE

Stoneclough Road

BL48NR

Victoria Road

BL48PN

Leven Close

M261AT

Kearsley Hall Road

M261PZ

Fletcher Court

M261QR

Ribblehead Court

BL48QX

Manchester Road

BL48QB

Ribble Drive

BL48RN

Manchester Road

BL48BJ

Albert Street

M261FW

Ringley Road

BL48PE

Kent Drive

BL48ND

Thomas More Close

BL49DD

Church Street

BL48PT

Trent Way

BL48RX

Manchester Road

BL48AP

Church Road

BL48AJ

Presto Street

M261GZ

Cloughfold

BL48PF

Severn Way

BL48LJ

Tulip Avenue

BL48RH

Sunset Business Centre

BL48EP

Jackson Street

M261HS

Marwood Close

BL48QH

Spring View

BL48LB

Springfield Road

BL48PU

Hawthorn Road

BL48QZ

Walker Close

BL48SB

Beech Avenue

BL48JY

Holcombe Crescent

BL48NP

Highfield Street

BL48NT

Greenmount Park

BL48JX

Holcombe Crescent

BL48AU

Grove Street

M261RE

Irwell Street

BL48LG

South Avenue

BL48QD

Kearsley

BL48PQ

Medway Drive

BL48BL

Crompton Street

BL49DA

Primrose Street

M261RG

Churchbeck Chase

M261PF

Ford Street

BL48PZ

Kearsley Mount Precinct

BL48LD

Mossfield Road

BL48RB

Alma Street

BL48SA

Manchester Road

BL48LS

Ash Road

BL48PS

Trent Way

BL48DW

Grosvenor Street

BL48NN

Albion Street

BL48RF

Manchester Road

BL48SH

Manor Street

BL48JN

Springfield Road

BL48JS

Holcombe Close

M261HX

Seddon Gardens

M261EU

Fold Road

BL48LU

Mossfield Road

BL48LZ

Springfield Road

BL48HN

Cooke Street

M261TF

Fold Road

M261HZ

Seddon Lane

M261EN

Kearsley Green

M261HQ

Pickering Close

M261HR

Hazel Avenue

BL48SL

Slackey Brow

M261GT

Kearsley Hall Road

M261HF

Market Street

BL48DB

Bolton Road

M261PY

Mill Court Drive

BL48BW

Barton Street

BL48DQ

Ruskin Avenue

BL48RD

Manchester Road

BL48BN

Mabel'S Brow

BL49DG

Charles Street

BL48DL

Clifton Street

M261PW

Irwell Place

BL49BU

Bolton Road

BL48EX

Market Street

BL48QS

Lindley Street

BL48JZ

Springfield Road

M261RP

Brathey Place

BL48QT

Baker Street

BL48PY

Tamar Close

BL48SD

Hawthorn Road

BL48NJ

Bolton Road

M261HP

Alexandra Road

BL48DY

Martin Grove

BL48QP

Manchester Road

BL48QR

Manchester Road

BL48AX

High Stile Street

BL48JR

Holcombe Crescent

BL48PD

Bent Spur Road

BL48EL

Stoneclough Road

M261GB

Lynton Terrace

BL48RR

Teak Drive

M261EG

Greenoak

BL48RE

Manchester Road

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.