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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

BL48RG

Corrie Drive

BL48QA

Dee Drive

BL48BT

Church Road

BL49BT

Bolton Road

BL48RZ

Manchester Road

M261GD

Sulby Street

BL48BA

Bent Street

BL48HU

Waverley Avenue

BL48JA

Pilkington Road

BL48EQ

Presto Street

BL48EF

Manchester Road

BL48DE

Ivy Grove

BL48QG

Manchester Road

M261EW

Giants Seat

M261RH

Crompton Road

BL48NG

Bolton Road

BL48LL

Elm Road

M261RT

Douglas Chase

M261GG

Europa Trading Estate

BL49BD

Crompton Street

BL48EG

Hazlemere

BL48DJ

Oakes Street

M261FR

Ringley Old Brow

BL48PA

Bent Spur Road

BL48NQ

Bolton Road

BL48HR

Grundy Road

BL48LH

Mossfield Road

M261HH

Bridge Street

BL48RU

Manchester Road

M261RQ

Hulme Road

M261GL

The Sycamores

M261BA

Stanford Close

M261FU

Back Fletcher Street

BL49BZ

Primrose Street

M261QB

The Parklands

M261FY

Market Street

M261QU

Stoneclough Rise

M261ES

Springfield

BL48PL

Calder Drive

BL48JP

Bolton Road

BL48AL

Church Road

M261EP

Ringley Road

M261ET

Ringley Road

BL48AS

Lord Street

BL48NX

Roscow Road

M261HB

Market Street

BL48NW

Alexandra Road

BL48JG

Pilkington Road

BL48LW

Maple Close

BL48RP

Corrie Crescent

BL48DU

Barnes Terrace

BL48HQ

Higher Market Street

M261HW

Alexandra Road

M261GW

Market Street

BL49DH

Bent Street

BL48BE

Lord Street

BL48BQ

Bridge Street

BL48SE

Moss Lane

BL48PB

Bent Spur Road

M261HN

Affleck Avenue

BL48EE

Garden Street

M261HT

Eames Avenue

BL48JD

Melville Road

M261BD

Cloughbank

M261PJ

Kearsley

M261HA

Stoneleigh Drive

BL48QL

Manchester Road

BL48PG

Bollin Close

BL48LX

Mossfield Road

BL48BR

Fernbeck Close

BL48BH

Grosvenor Street

M261FJ

Apple Yard

M261DB

Sandgate Avenue

BL48BB

Bent Street

BL48NF

Roscow Road

M261BZ

Vale Avenue

BL48RQ

Ellen Grove

BL48JT

Holcombe Close

BL48DT

Bank Top View

BL48JW

Cansfield Court

M261EY

Hulme Road

M261EL

Hulme Road

M261QE

Stoneleigh Villas

BL48BD

Ann Street

BL48LN

Mossfield Road

M261QT

Selside Court

M261EZ

Whitehead Crescent

BL48LA

Springfield Road

BL48NE

Moss Road

M261GN

Edenbridge Drive

BL48QJ

Manchester Road

BL48NS

Greenmount Park

BL48QW

Glen Avenue

M261AR

Walworth Close

BL48NA

South Avenue

BL48JB

St Kilda Avenue

M261QJ

Hamble Croft

BL48JQ

Alderbank Close

M261HG

Church Close

M261WT

Kearsley

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.