Postcode insights

M26 1WT

Kearsley

Bolton

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Detailed insights for M26 1WT

Overview

Postcode M26 1WT 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 average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kearsley & Stoneclough has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from M26 1WT.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsley & Stoneclough near M26 1WT 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 M26 1WT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)
0.9 mi

Farnworth

N/A

Walking directions to Farnworth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
190
Population density
9,268.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.79(-25%)
Public order
11.21(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.78(-51%)
Burglary
6.83(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
85.26%
Pakistani
7
3.68%
Other White
6
3.16%
African
4
2.11%
Roma
3
1.58%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
38.96%
Level 3 (A level)
28
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.64%
No qualifications
18
11.69%
Apprenticeship
11
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
56.25%
Owns with a mortgage
19
19.79%
Other social rented
11
11.46%
Owns outright
8
8.33%
Social rents from council
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

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 M26 1WT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 1WT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202520, Douglas Chase, Manchester, M26 1RTFlatsLeasehold£137,000
14 Mar 20255, Douglas Chase, Manchester, M26 1RTFlatsLeasehold£120,000
15 Oct 202517, Brathey Place, Manchester, M26 1RPFlatsLeasehold£117,750
07 Nov 202581, Market Street, Manchester, M26 1HFTerracedLeasehold£195,000
28 Feb 202553, Market Street, Manchester, M26 1HFTerracedLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the M26 1WT postcode area, located within Kearsley & Stoneclough, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 1WT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPrestolee Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Saviour CofE Primary School, RingleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 1WT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 1WT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYour Local Convenience StoreMarket Street, Bolton, M26 1HBWalking directions to Your Local Convenience Store
0.1 miJoe's Mini MarketMarket Street, Bolton, M26 1FYWalking directions to Joe's Mini Market
0.2 miBottle & BasketCrompton Road, Bolton, M26 1HLWalking directions to Bottle & Basket

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 M26 1WT, 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 034GE01004910
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 1WT

Is M26 1WT (Kearsley & Stoneclough) safe?

The area around M26 1WT records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 M26 1WT?

The median sale price around M26 1WT 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 M26 1WT?

There are 11 schools close to M26 1WT, including Prestolee Primary School, St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley (Good) and St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 1WT?

The closest station to M26 1WT is Kearsley (Manchester), about 523 m away.

How deprived is the area around M26 1WT?

M26 1WT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M26 1WT (Kearsley & Stoneclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M26 1WT 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.