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BL4 8LL

Elm Road

Kearsley

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Detailed insights for BL4 8LL

Overview

Postcode BL4 8LL is located in a major urban area, within the Kearsley area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Kearsley & Stoneclough area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kearsley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,887 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.1%

Approximately 29.1% 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 6 ft away from BL4 8LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 8LL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 8LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
1 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL4 8LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKearsley ParkSmallWalking directions to Kearsley Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
6,121.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.3(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+53%)
Public order
11.45(+13%)
Vehicle crime
9.92(+66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
91.59%
Other White
12
3.74%
African
4
1.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.93%
Arab
2
0.62%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
62
25.94%
No qualifications
50
20.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.81%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
30.77%
Owns outright
28
23.93%
Social rents from council
28
23.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.24%
Other social rented
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Kearsley

Median price: £193,000
Price per sq ft: £223
Sales (last 12 months): 145
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £230K

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.

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
Detached14£312,500£328
Semi-Detached64£211,250£255
Terraced43£171,000£197
Flats24£125,000£208

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£330,000£118,000£205,000£175,000
2026£312,500£126,500£218,000£179,000
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£203£248£195
2026£352£211£273£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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 20256, Elm Road, Bolton, BL4 8LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
27 Nov 202539, Mossfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LNTerracedLeasehold£140,000
12 Dec 2025163, Mossfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,500
24 Oct 2025175, Mossfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
30 Jun 2025173, Mossfield Road, Bolton, BL4 8LHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the BL4 8LL postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, 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.

Nearby schools for BL4 8LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryKearsley West Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL4 8LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 8LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalLayton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miSunrise Food & Wine17 Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QGWalking directions to Sunrise Food & Wine
0.4 miSparBolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

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 8LL, 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 034DE01004907
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 8LL

Is BL4 8LL (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 8LL records about 88 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL4 8LL?

The median sale price around BL4 8LL in Kearsley is £193,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL4 8LL?

There are 12 schools close to BL4 8LL, including Kearsley Academy (Outstanding), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and Kearsley West Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BL4 8LL?

The closest station to BL4 8LL is Kearsley (Manchester), about 1,014 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 8LL?

BL4 8LL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,887 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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