Postcode BL4 8DE is located in a major urban area, within the Kearsley area 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 median sale price in Kearsley is £193,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kearsley Park.
Farnworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,947 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% 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 22.0% 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 64 ft away from BL4 8DE.
Farnworth South near BL4 8DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| 0.4 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kearsley Park | Small | Walking directions to Kearsley Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bank Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Bank Top Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £402,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £312,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £211,250 | £255 |
| Terraced | 43 | £171,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 24 | £125,000 | £208 |
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 | £330,000 | £118,000 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £126,500 | £218,000 | £179,000 |
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 | £203 | £248 | £195 |
| 2026 | £352 | £211 | £273 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 1, Ivy Grove, Bolton, BL4 8DE | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 5, Rose Grove, Bolton, BL4 8DF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 14, Halshaw Lane, Bolton, BL4 8DD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 26, Halshaw Lane, Bolton, BL4 8DD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 13, Howard Avenue, Bolton, BL4 8DN | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the BL4 8DE postcode area, located within Farnworth South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Kearsley West Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2022. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 8DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sanghani Convenience Store | 71 Halshaw Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8DD | Walking directions to Sanghani Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Mart | Bolton, BL4 9BS | Walking directions to Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | R & T Convenience Store | Frederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9AL | Walking directions to R & T Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Alexandra Street, Bolton, BL4 9BW | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL4 8DE, 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 8DE 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL4 8DE in Kearsley is £193,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL4 8DE, including Kearsley West Primary School (Good), Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Outstanding) and St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL4 8DE is Kearsley (Manchester), about 667 m away.
BL4 8DE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,947 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 8DE is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger Pedley (Reform UK).