Postcode BL4 8LS 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 high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.
Kearsley & Stoneclough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Kearsley & Stoneclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.4% 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.
The average income per household in Kearsley & Stoneclough is £46,461 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from BL4 8LS.
Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 8LS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kearsley (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackleach Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackleach Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kearsley Park | Small | Walking directions to Kearsley Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Kearsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £117,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kearsley
In the BL4 8LS postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Layton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Sunrise Food & Wine | 17 Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QG | Walking directions to Sunrise Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BU | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.