Postcode insights

BL3 3GW

Ellesmere Gardens

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 3GW

Overview

Postcode BL3 3GW is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth ward 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 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rumworth South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 3GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth South near BL3 3GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 3GW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSunnyside ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunnyside Park
0.4 miMorris Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Morris Green Park

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
5,605.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.86(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.84(-56%)
Public order
4.83(-52%)
Vehicle crime
4.83(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.41(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
285
64.48%
British
56
12.67%
Pakistani
29
6.56%
Other
22
4.98%
Other Asian
13
2.94%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
147
45.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.42%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
46.85%
Other social rented
22
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.81%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.01%
Other forms of private rent
9
8.11%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Rumworth

Median price£147,575
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £166K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£260,250£249
Semi-Detached6£194,000£222
Terraced44£145,000£174
Flats4£78,500£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£80,000£180,000£140,000
2026£77,000£164,075£143,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£212£200£181
2026£210£213£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202622, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EHFlatsLeasehold£180,000
10 Oct 202524, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
29 Aug 20258, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EHTerracedLeasehold£185,000
02 May 20255, Fenners Close, Bolton, BL3 3EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,500
22 Aug 20258, Romsley Drive, Bolton, BL3 3NDTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BL3 3GW postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 3GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Olive Tree Primary School BoltonFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRaise Education and Wellbeing SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySunning Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 3GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAkbari Mini Market166 Paulhan Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3DXWalking directions to Akbari Mini Market
0.3 miAl Majeed Cash & CarryBrandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJWalking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry
0.3 miLvin Food Store13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NLWalking directions to Lvin Food Store
0.3 miBarkat Food StoreSt Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NLWalking directions to Barkat Food Store
0.3 miNisa Local54 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NHWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 3GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ismail Ibrahim

Rumworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardRumworthE05014833
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rumworth SouthE02001006
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 023DE01004854
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 3GW

Is BL3 3GW (Rumworth South) safe?

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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL3 3GW?

The median sale price around BL3 3GW in Rumworth South is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 3GW?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 3GW, including The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good), Raise Education and Wellbeing School (Good) and Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 3GW?

BL3 3GW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 3GW (Rumworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.