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Rumworth

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. There are 9 schools in Rumworth: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumworth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£260,250	£152,475	£200,375	£320,125	£368,025
Flats	2	£76,000	£72,400	£74,000	£78,000	£79,600
Semi-Detached	6	£175,000	£121,750	£160,250	£200,250	£239,250
Terraced	45	£140,000	£71,000	£122,500	£155,000	£174,100

10 years median price trend in Rumworth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail