Postcode insights

BL4 8RN

Manchester Road

Kearsley

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Detailed insights for BL4 8RN

Overview

Postcode BL4 8RN 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Moorside, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 83 ft away from BL4 8RN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moorside located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
236.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.57(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-48%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(+16%)
Other theft
5.4(-18%)
Public order
5.4(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
398
98.27%
Irish
5
1.23%
Other White
1
0.25%
Arab
1
0.25%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
26.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
17.6%
No qualifications
61
17.04%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
112
62.22%
Owns with a mortgage
59
32.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.67%
Social rents from council
1
0.56%
Total households: 180

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL4 8RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025435, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL4 8RNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
24 Apr 202654, Corrie Crescent, Bolton, BL4 8RPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
16 Jan 20267, Corrie Crescent, Bolton, BL4 8RPDetachedFreehold£280,000
09 Dec 202524, Corrie Crescent, Bolton, BL4 8RPDetachedFreehold£330,000
23 Sept 202512, Corrie Crescent, Bolton, BL4 8RPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the BL4 8RN postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL4 8RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySpindle Point Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWardley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Saviour CofE Primary School, RingleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL4 8RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL4 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremierManchester Road, Bolton, BL4 8RSWalking directions to Premier

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 8RN, 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 034EE01004908
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL4 8RN

Is BL4 8RN (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around BL4 8RN records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8RN?

The median sale price around BL4 8RN 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 8RN?

There are 6 schools close to BL4 8RN, including Spindle Point Primary School (Good), Wardley CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL4 8RN?

BL4 8RN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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