Postcode insights

BL3 4AW

Church Avenue

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 4AW

Overview

Postcode BL3 4AW 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 111.6 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 nearest station is Bolton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haslam Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rumworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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 4AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth South near BL3 4AW 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 4AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaslam ParkLargeWalking directions to Haslam Park
0.2 miRumworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Rumworth Park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
20,797.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.22(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.28(+46%)
Vehicle crime
26.28(+339%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.37(+71%)
Public order
15.37(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
166
42.35%
Pakistani
70
17.86%
African
47
11.99%
British
45
11.48%
Other Asian
28
7.14%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
34.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
42.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
32.23%
Other social rented
15
12.4%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202577, Church Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4AWTerracedLeasehold£165,000
03 Oct 202532, Dijon Street, Bolton, BL3 4AUTerracedLeasehold£148,500
29 Sept 202584, Croston Street, Bolton, BL3 4BBTerracedLeasehold£90,000
12 Nov 2025139, Willows Lane, Bolton, BL3 4AYTerracedLeasehold£150,000
30 Sept 202528, Venice Street, Bolton, BL3 4AETerracedLeasehold£165,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 4AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrandwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySunning Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThe Olive Tree Primary School BoltonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miP&P Food 'N' WineChurch Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4AWWalking directions to P&P Food 'N' Wine
0.1 miNisa Local54 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miKhawaja Halal30 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NHWalking directions to Khawaja Halal
0.2 miAl Majeed Cash & CarryBrandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJWalking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry
0.2 miLvin Food Store13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NLWalking directions to Lvin Food Store

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 4AW, 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 023AE01004828
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4AW

Is BL3 4AW (Rumworth South) safe?

The area around BL3 4AW records about 112 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.

What is the average house price near BL3 4AW?

The median sale price around BL3 4AW 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 4AW?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 4AW, including Brandwood Primary School (Good), Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 4AW?

BL3 4AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 4AW (Rumworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 4AW 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.