Postcode BL4 8BJ 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bank Top Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from BL4 8BJ.
Farnworth South near BL4 8BJ 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| 0.8 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8BJ postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Mart | Bolton, BL4 9BS | Walking directions to Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Sanghani Convenience Store | 71 Halshaw Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8DD | Walking directions to Sanghani Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.