Postcode BL4 8BS 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 and very high crime levels, with around 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% 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 per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from BL4 8BS.
Farnworth South near BL4 8BS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bank Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Bank Top Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £117,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kearsley
In the BL4 8BS postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Pravin's Convenience Store | 84A Rawson Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7RJ | Walking directions to Pravin's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local Express | Market Street, Bolton, BL4 7AB | Walking directions to Shop Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sanghani Convenience Store | 71 Halshaw Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8DD | Walking directions to Sanghani Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ideal Mini Market | 81 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7NS | Walking directions to Ideal Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.