Postcode BL4 8AN is located in a major urban area, within the Kearsley ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth South area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Farnworth South is £30,900 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnworth Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Farnworth South is £30,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from BL4 8AN.
Farnworth South near BL4 8AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.7 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| 0.7 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bank Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Bank Top Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £427,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £118,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,400 |
10 year median price trend in Kearsley
In the BL4 8AN postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 52B Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Mini Market | 81 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7NS | Walking directions to Ideal Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.