Postcode BL3 3PT 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 high crime levels, with around 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 14 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 2,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from BL3 3PT.
Rumworth South near BL3 3PT 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,250 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 44 | £145,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 4 | £78,500 | £211 |
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 | £80,000 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £164,075 | £143,500 |
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 | £212 | £200 | £181 |
| 2026 | £210 | £213 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3PT.
In the BL3 3PT postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Europa Taste | Hooton Street, Bolton, BL3 3PW | Walking directions to Europa Taste |
| 0.1 mi | Al Majeed Cash & Carry | Brandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJ | Walking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 226 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 4EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | M's Local | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to M's Local |
| 0.2 mi | A&A News | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to A&A News |
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 3PT, 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 3PT records about 129 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BL3 3PT in Rumworth South is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 3PT, including Brandwood Primary School (Good), The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good) and St Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 3PT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,738 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 3PT is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green 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.