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Kearsley

Crime

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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. The median sale price in Kearsley is £181,500 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £230,000. There are 8 schools in Kearsley: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Kearsley

Median price: £181,500

Price per sq ft: £221

Sales (last 12 months): 140

Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £230K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	9	£320,000	£325	£252,000	£280,000	£335,000	£401,500
Semi-Detached	62	£211,250	£256	£150,000	£180,000	£238,375	£261,900
Terraced	43	£167,200	£197	£128,100	£156,250	£197,500	£229,000
Flats	26	£125,000	£206	£90,500	£108,125	£129,750	£144,625

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kearsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£330,000	£118,000	£205,000	£175,000
2026	£302,500	£125,000	£215,500	£167,200

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kearsley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£308	£203	£248	£195
2026	£328	£210	£275	£197

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600

Band B£1,866

Band C£2,133

Band D£2,400

Band E£2,933

Band F£3,466

Band G£4,000

Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kearsley ward.

Local councillors

Roger Pedley

Kearsley - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Kearsley

BL49BX

Bolton Road

BL48QE

Beech Avenue

BL48HS

Moss Road

BL48NU

Greenmount Park

BL48PJ

Medway Drive