Postcode BL3 4EQ 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 165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Rumworth Park.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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.
The average income per household in Daubhill & Fernhill Gate is £38,931 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 4EQ.
Daubhill & Fernhill Gate near BL3 4EQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rumworth
In the BL3 4EQ postcode area, located within Daubhill & Fernhill Gate, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 4EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 226 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 4EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | A&A News | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to A&A News |
| 0.2 mi | Valji's | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PZ | Walking directions to Valji's |
| 0.2 mi | Europa Taste | Hooton Street, Bolton, BL3 3PW | Walking directions to Europa Taste |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.