Postcode BL3 3GW is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 per year. The median sale price in Rumworth is £142,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £169,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sunnyside Park.
Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,300 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 3GW.
Rumworth South near BL3 3GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
Based on 63 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £190,500 | £245 |
| Terraced | 52 | £141,000 | £174 |
| Detached | 1 | £140,500 | £251 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 | £176 |
Sale price
| 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
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 22, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EH | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 24, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 5, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 40, Henley Grove, Bolton, BL3 3GA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the BL3 3GW postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Thomasson Memorial School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2018. | |
Thomasson Memorial School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Mar 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sunning Hill Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
Sunning Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 3GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Akbari Mini Market | 166 Paulhan Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3DX | Walking directions to Akbari Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Al Majeed Cash & Carry | Brandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJ | Walking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Lvin Food Store | 13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Lvin Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Barkat Food Store | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Barkat Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 54 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 3GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ismail Ibrahim
Rumworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 3GW records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around BL3 3GW in Rumworth is £142,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 3GW, including The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good), Thomasson Memorial School (Good) and Sunning Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 3GW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 3GW is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).