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Rumworth

Crime

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About

Rumworth is a residential area located directly south of Bolton town centre. The ward contains a mix of housing, primarily terraced homes and some post-war estates, serving as a home for many who work in the town's service and industrial sectors. Its proximity to the town centre defines much of its character, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The area is geographically notable for the large, open expanse of Queen's Park, which provides significant green space with a boating lake and historic parkland features. Key local institutions include the University of Bolton campus and the Bolton One leisure complex, which sit on its northern edge near the town centre. Major roads like St. George's Road and Deane Road form important transport corridors through the ward.

Area overview

On average Rumworth has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rumworth is £37,010 per year. The median sale price in Rumworth is £142,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £168,000. There are 8 schools in Rumworth: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Rumworth

Median price: £142,000

Price per sq ft: £180

Sales (last 12 months): 61

Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £168K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £275,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	6	£190,500	£245	£149,613	£163,000	£205,250	£258,000
Terraced	51	£140,000	£174	£73,000	£120,000	£165,000	£239,000
Flats	4	£77,500	£176	£72,750	£75,750	£79,750	£83,950

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£113,250	£75,000
2017	£52,000	£100,000	£75,000
2018	£68,725	£120,000	£75,000
2019	£105,000	£110,000	£75,000
2020	£70,000	£135,000	£80,625
2021	£64,000	£140,500	£100,000
2022	£70,000	£165,350	£110,500
2023	£82,000	£195,500	£122,475
2024	£65,000	£138,250	£131,000
2025	£79,000	£180,000	£140,000
2026	£77,000	£181,000	£140,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£138	£93
2017	£104	£134	£92
2018	£108	£134	£96
2019	£136	£146	£98
2020	£121	£170	£101
2021	£133	£155	£121
2022	£133	£194	£141
2023	£115	£228	£143
2024	£147	£167	£152
2025	£177	£200	£183
2026	£210	£244	£173

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rumworth ward.

Local councillors

Ismail Ibrahim

Rumworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party