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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.

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.