Howard Avenue, Kearsley, Bolton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL4 8DN.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Howard Avenue, Kearsley, Bolton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £204,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £158,333. Average sale prices rose from £103,500 in 2017 to £204,000 in 2026 (+97%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the Bolton average of £232,567 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Howard Avenue range from £97,000 to £215,000. 63% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold. Of 523 streets in Bolton with at least two sales in the last year, Howard Avenue ranks 275th for average price.
House prices on Howard Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 63% freehold and 38% leasehold across 8 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £158,333 | 24 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Howard Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 24 Aug 2026 | £193,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 27 Mar 2026 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 11 Dec 2024 | £119,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 11 Nov 2024 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 26 Jan 2024 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 29 Apr 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 6, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 3 Jul 2017 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Howard Avenue BL4 8DN | 30 Jun 2017 | £97,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Howard Avenue | £119,000 (Dec 2024) → £215,000 (Mar 2026) | +81% over 1 yr |
| 6, Howard Avenue | £110,000 (Jul 2017) → £165,000 (Nov 2024) | +50% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Avenue
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard Avenue in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan Flood alert area
- River Irwell at Kearsley Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Howard Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley West Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre 160 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth 154 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 185 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kearsley Academy 768 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Prestolee Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 183 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kearsley station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Farnworth station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Moses Gate station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Clifton Street (opp, Howard Avenue) 1 min walk
- Howard Avenue (opp, Grosvenor Street) 1 min walk
- Roosevelt Road (opp, Oakes Street) 2 min walk
- Jackson Street (nr, Bolton Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kearsley Medical Centre
Jackson Street, Kearsley, Bolton · 0.1 mi - Farnworth Family Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.6 mi - Fig Tree Medical Practice
Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.6 mi - Stonehill Medical Centre
Piggott Street, Farnworth, Bolton · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Parkview Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Long Causeway Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Farnworth · 0.5 mi
- Heron Heron Moses Gate Farnworth · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.1 mi
- Market Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Well · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Brackley Street · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 676 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,597 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bolton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Howard Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 72% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.1% | 20.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 47% |
| No religion | 36.2% | 25.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.6% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 22.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.2% | 27.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 16.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.3% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 48% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 42.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28.1% | 24.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 7.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bolton.
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