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Rumworth North

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About

Rumworth North is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, lying to the south‑west of Bolton town centre. The area is mainly residential with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to later estates, and local shopping parades, primary schools and community facilities serving day‑to‑day needs. Larger shops and services in Bolton town centre are a short journey away, while small businesses and takeaways are interspersed along the main streets.

Public transport provides regular bus links into Bolton and onward to neighbouring towns. The ward returns councillors to Bolton Council and contains several small public green spaces and playgrounds used by local sports clubs and community groups. Community halls host events and activities, and neighbourhood projects often focus on play provision, street maintenance and youth services, reflecting active local organisation and reliance on nearby urban amenities for wider services.

Area overview

On average Rumworth North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year. The median sale price in Rumworth North is £150,000 (around £183 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,050 and £167,500. There are 2 schools in Rumworth North: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rumworth North is home to around 9,343 people, with a population density of about 9,713.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rumworth North Population
9,343
Population density
9,713.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.28(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.83(+38%)
Public order
14.98(+48%)
Vehicle crime
14.56(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.27(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
2,782
29.77%
Pakistani
1,773
18.97%
British
1,527
16.34%
African
1,416
15.15%
Other Asian
390
4.17%
Total population: 9,345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,462
36.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,300
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
850
12.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
779
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,766

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
836
27.33%
Social rents from council
723
23.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
617
20.17%
Other social rented
434
14.19%
Owns with a mortgage
337
11.02%
Total households: 3,059

Property prices in Rumworth North

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £183
Sales (last 12 months): 19
Typical range (middle 50%): £115K – £168K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Rumworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£380,000£247
Semi-Detached2£211,075£236
Terraced15£150,000£183
Flats1£78,000£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth North.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£89,750
2017£120,000£70,000
2018£160,000£82,500
2019£62,500£75,000
2020£235,500£85,000
2021£146,500£100,000
2022£180,000£113,000
2023£275,000£102,000
2024£122,500£134,000
2025£175,000£140,000
2026£147,150£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth North.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£104
2017£199£93
2018£130£96
2019£87£102
2020£132£104
2021£150£116
2022£171£141
2023£211£135
2024£167£158
2025£187£185
2026£182£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rumworth North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.

Band A£1,600
Band B£1,866
Band C£2,133
Band D£2,400
Band E£2,933
Band F£3,466
Band G£4,000
Band H£4,799

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.