Postcode insights

BL4 8JD

Melville Road

Kearsley

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Detailed insights for BL4 8JD

Overview

Postcode BL4 8JD 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 0.5 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from BL4 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 8JD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 8JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
0.9 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKearsley ParkSmallWalking directions to Kearsley Park
0.4 miBank Top ParkSmallWalking directions to Bank Top Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
5,714.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.65(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+27%)
Public order
11.45(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.74(-40%)
Vehicle crime
9.31(+55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
90.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.01%
Other White
6
2.01%
Arab
6
2.01%
Other
6
2.01%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
26.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.88%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.33%
Social rents from council
14
11.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.4%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202618, Melville Road, Bolton, BL4 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
19 Sept 2025189, Springfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
06 May 2025198 - 200, Springfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LZOtherFreehold£385,000
02 May 20253, Kingsway, Bolton, BL4 8LESemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
01 May 202618, Layton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£233,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableWoodbridge CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa LocalLayton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSparBolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSunrise Food & Wine17 Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QGWalking directions to Sunrise Food & Wine
0.4 miSanghani Convenience Store71 Halshaw Lane, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8DDWalking directions to Sanghani 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 8JD, 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 034FE01004909
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 8JD

Is BL4 8JD (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 8JD records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8JD?

The median sale price around BL4 8JD 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 8JD?

There are 12 schools close to BL4 8JD, including Woodbridge College (Requires improvement), Kearsley Academy (Good) and St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 8JD?

The closest station to BL4 8JD is Kearsley (Manchester), about 811 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 8JD?

BL4 8JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL4 8JD 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.