Postcode BL3 4DD is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year. The median sale price in Rumworth is £142,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £169,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haslam Park.
Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,723 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 4DD.
Rumworth North near BL3 4DD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £190,500 | £245 |
| Terraced | 52 | £141,000 | £174 |
| Detached | 1 | £140,500 | £251 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 | £176 |
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 | £79,000 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £181,000 | £140,000 |
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 | £177 | £200 | £183 |
| 2026 | £210 | £244 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 4DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 77, Hawthorne Street, Bolton, BL3 4DD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 24, Hibernia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PG | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 6, Melbourne Road, Bolton, BL3 5RQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 17, Penarth Road, Bolton, BL3 5RJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Penarth Road, Bolton, BL3 5RJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the BL3 4DD postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2018. | |
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 31 Oct 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Brandwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
Brandwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Haslam Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Haslam Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 4DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | P&P Food 'N' Wine | Church Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4AW | Walking directions to P&P Food 'N' Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 5PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Willows Wine & Convenience Store | Bushell Street, Bolton, BL3 4HQ | Walking directions to Willows Wine & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 54 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Al Majeed Cash & Carry | Brandwood Street, Bolton, BL3 3PJ | Walking directions to Al Majeed Cash & Carry |
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 4DD, 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 4DD records about 138 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL3 4DD in Rumworth is £142,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 4DD, including St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good), Brandwood Primary School (Good) and Haslam Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 4DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,723 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 4DD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).