Postcode insights

BL4 8NQ

Bolton Road

Kearsley

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Detailed insights for BL4 8NQ

Overview

Postcode BL4 8NQ 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, 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 0.3 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
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

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

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BL4 8NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near BL4 8NQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL4 8NQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
0.7 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
4,733.6 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
206
89.18%
Other White
7
3.03%
Indian
5
2.16%
Arab
5
2.16%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.3%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
41
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
20.31%
No qualifications
34
17.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.71%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
33.66%
Owns outright
27
26.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
22.77%
Social rents from council
13
12.87%
Other social rented
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

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 8NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20251, Pilkington Road, Bolton, BL4 8JGTerracedFreehold£160,000
12 Dec 202522, Thomas More Close, Bolton, BL4 8NDFlatsLeasehold£125,000
20 Feb 20268, Alexandra Road, Bolton, BL4 8NWTerracedLeasehold£167,200
12 Sept 202521, Alexandra Road, Bolton, BL4 8NWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
16 Jan 2026422, Bolton Road, Bolton, BL4 8NJTerracedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 8NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWoodbridge CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKearsley West Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 8NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparBolton Road, Bolton, BL4 9BUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSunrise Food & Wine17 Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QGWalking directions to Sunrise Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa LocalLayton Drive, Bolton, BL4 8JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 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 8NQ, 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 8NQ

Is BL4 8NQ (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 8NQ 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BL4 8NQ?

The median sale price around BL4 8NQ 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 8NQ?

There are 12 schools close to BL4 8NQ, including Woodbridge College (Requires improvement), Kearsley Academy (Good) and Kearsley West Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL4 8NQ?

The closest station to BL4 8NQ is Kearsley (Manchester), about 461 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL4 8NQ?

BL4 8NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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