Postcode insights

BL3 4BW

Shurmer Street

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 4BW

Overview

Postcode BL3 4BW is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Daubhill & Fernhill Gate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haslam Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from BL3 4BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 4BW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 4BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaslam ParkLargeWalking directions to Haslam Park
0.5 miSunnyside ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunnyside Park
0.2 miRumworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Rumworth Park

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
4,929.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.17(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.07(+84%)
Public order
27.37(+170%)
Vehicle crime
21.09(+252%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.95(+122%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
141
33.73%
British
85
20.33%
Indian
67
16.03%
Other
34
8.13%
African
23
5.5%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
37.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.07%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.32%
Owns outright
28
21.05%
Other social rented
23
17.29%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.54%
Social rents from council
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202584, Blackledge Street, Bolton, BL3 4BLTerracedLeasehold£75,000
23 May 2025112, Brandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 4BGTerracedLeasehold£100,000
07 Oct 2025112, St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PJTerracedLeasehold£233,000
08 Aug 20251, Yew Close, Bolton, BL3 4DPDetachedFreehold£140,500
28 Feb 20256, Yew Close, Bolton, BL3 4DPTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the BL3 4BW postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Olive Tree Primary School BoltonFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 4BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAl Majeed Cash & CarryBrandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJWalking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry
0.2 miEuropa TasteHooton Street, Bolton, BL3 3PWWalking directions to Europa Taste
0.2 miP&P Food 'N' WineChurch Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4AWWalking directions to P&P Food 'N' Wine
0.2 miNisa Local54 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miAsda226 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 4EBWalking directions to Asda

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 4BW, 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)Daubhill & Fernhill GateE02001009
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 026AE01004830
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 4BW

Is BL3 4BW (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate) safe?

The area around BL3 4BW records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BL3 4BW?

The median sale price around BL3 4BW in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 4BW?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 4BW, including Brandwood Primary School (Good), The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good) and St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 4BW?

BL3 4BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 4BW (Daubhill & Fernhill Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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