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BL4 8DQ

Ruskin Avenue

Kearsley

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Detailed insights for BL4 8DQ

Overview

Postcode BL4 8DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Kearsley ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Kearsley & Stoneclough area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kearsley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from BL4 8DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 8DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 8DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
0.5 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 8DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKearsley ParkSmallWalking directions to Kearsley Park
0.1 miBank Top ParkSmallWalking directions to Bank Top Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,625 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.74(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.85(+116%)
Public order
21.93(+116%)
Other theft
14.41(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.78(+53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
91.4%
Indian
9
3.23%
Other Asian
5
1.79%
African
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
51
22.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20%
Other social rented
19
13.57%
Social rents from council
17
12.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Kearsley

Median price£183,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kearsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£332,500£312
Semi-Detached71£210,000£253
Terraced44£167,100£196
Flats26£120,750£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kearsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kearsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kearsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kearsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kearsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202513, Ruskin Avenue, Bolton, BL4 8DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
07 Apr 2026169, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BXTerracedLeasehold£167,500
27 Jun 2025163, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BXTerracedLeasehold£145,000
22 Oct 2025138, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUTerracedLeasehold£115,000
04 Jul 2025184, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUTerracedLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the BL4 8DQ postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 8DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKearsley West Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNurseryGrosvenor Nursery School and Day Care CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 8DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparBolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSanghani Convenience Store71 Halshaw Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8DDWalking directions to Sanghani Convenience Store
0.3 miMini MartBolton, BL4 9BSWalking directions to Mini Mart
0.4 miNisa LocalLayton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miR & T Convenience StoreFrederick Court, Bolton, BL4 9ALWalking directions to R & T Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL4 8DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Roger Pedley

Kearsley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardKearsleyE05014830
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kearsley & StonecloughE02001017
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 034CE01004905
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 8DQ

Is BL4 8DQ (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 8DQ records about 117 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.

What is the average house price near BL4 8DQ?

The median sale price around BL4 8DQ in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £183,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 8DQ?

There are 12 schools close to BL4 8DQ, including Kearsley West Primary School (Good), Kearsley Academy (Good) and Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 8DQ?

The closest station to BL4 8DQ is Kearsley (Manchester), about 589 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 8DQ?

BL4 8DQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL4 8DQ (Kearsley & Stoneclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 8DQ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger Pedley (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.