Postcode BL3 3LY is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Hulton is £220,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £315,625. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sunnyside Park.
Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,717 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from BL3 3LY.
Rumworth South near BL3 3LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £350,000 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 56 | £159,500 | £198 |
| Flats | 4 | £127,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,500 | £149,950 | £132,750 | £91,750 |
| 2017 | £243,950 | £99,000 | £140,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £242,500 | £109,975 | £145,650 | £88,950 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £114,500 | £158,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £252,000 | £75,500 | £166,500 | £111,500 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £88,998 | £185,000 | £118,750 |
| 2022 | £347,475 | £98,500 | £221,250 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £326,000 | £99,000 | £198,000 | £133,000 |
| 2024 | £335,750 | £125,500 | £227,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £118,000 | £240,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £122,000 | £253,750 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £239 | £167 | £115 |
| 2017 | £207 | £151 | £172 | £107 |
| 2018 | £204 | £187 | £182 | £108 |
| 2019 | £215 | £145 | £178 | £114 |
| 2020 | £231 | £137 | £196 | £132 |
| 2021 | £253 | £120 | £206 | £145 |
| 2022 | £293 | £154 | £262 | £163 |
| 2023 | £286 | £140 | £234 | £167 |
| 2024 | £302 | £190 | £252 | £187 |
| 2025 | £306 | £164 | £275 | £189 |
| 2026 | £312 | £177 | £287 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 14, Earnshaw Street, Bolton, BL3 3LY | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1, Earnshaw Street, Bolton, BL3 3LY | Terraced | Leasehold | £39,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 25, Sloane Street, Bolton, BL3 3LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 14, Sloane Street, Bolton, BL3 3LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 16, Sloane Street, Bolton, BL3 3LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the BL3 3LY 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Bede Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brandwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Essa Primary Academy | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Valji's | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PZ | Walking directions to Valji's |
| 0.1 mi | A&A News | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to A&A News |
| 0.1 mi | M's Local | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to M's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market | Back Rowland Street, Bolton, BL3 3PG | Walking directions to Jai-Harshidh Maa Mini Market |
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 3LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Bullock
Hulton - Elected 7 May 2026
Phil Brickell
Bolton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 3LY records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BL3 3LY in Hulton is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL3 3LY, including St Bede Academy (Good), Brandwood Primary School (Good) and Essa Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 3LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton West covering BL3 3LY is Phil Brickell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Bullock (Reform UK).