Postcode BL4 8BX 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, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth South is £32,360 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from BL4 8BX.
Farnworth South near BL4 8BX 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) |
| 0.7 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £332,500 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £210,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 44 | £167,100 | £196 |
| Flats | 26 | £120,750 | £204 |
Sale price
| 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 | £332,500 | £118,000 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £341,250 | £125,000 | £221,000 | £165,100 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £301 | £204 | £248 | £195 |
| 2026 | £358 | £199 | £277 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8BX.
In the BL4 8BX postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ideal Mini Market | 81 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7NS | Walking directions to Ideal Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Brackleys Street, Bolton, BL4 9DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL4 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roger Pedley
Kearsley - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL4 8BX records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL4 8BX in Farnworth South is £183,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL4 8BX, including St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley (Good), Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Outstanding) and St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL4 8BX is Farnworth, about 93 m away.
BL4 8BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 8BX is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger Pedley (Reform UK).
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.