Postcode BL3 3JU is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sunnyside Park.
Rumworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 3JU.
Rumworth South near BL3 3JU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £324,500 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £195,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | — | £126,500 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £163,500 | £48,500 | £110,000 | £65,000 |
| 2018 | £225,750 | — | £105,000 | £74,900 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £60,000 | £120,000 | £78,500 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £77,500 | £143,000 | £82,500 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £72,500 | £153,000 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £121,800 | £165,000 | £110,500 |
| 2023 | £277,500 | £110,000 | £168,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £233,500 | £116,114 | £179,000 | £114,500 |
| 2025 | £299,000 | £90,250 | £193,500 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £145,000 | £195,500 | £151,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | — | £142 | £83 |
| 2017 | £178 | £73 | £137 | £82 |
| 2018 | £167 | — | £131 | £87 |
| 2019 | £175 | £92 | £146 | £90 |
| 2020 | £132 | £132 | £175 | £95 |
| 2021 | £237 | £126 | £179 | £107 |
| 2022 | £217 | £201 | £197 | £126 |
| 2023 | £236 | £234 | £204 | £141 |
| 2024 | £315 | £171 | £220 | £146 |
| 2025 | £455 | £158 | £235 | £176 |
| 2026 | £126 | £245 | £235 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3JU.
In the BL3 3JU postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Molan's Mini Mart | 187 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JU | Walking directions to Molan's Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 115 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Leveredge Convenience Store | Hurlston Road, Bolton, BL3 3HT | Walking directions to Leveredge Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M's Local | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to M's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 3JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Iqbal
Great Lever - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 3JU records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around BL3 3JU in Rumworth South is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL3 3JU, including St Bede Academy (Good), Essa Primary Academy (Good) and Essa Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 3JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,053 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 3JU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Iqbal (Labour Party).
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.