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BL3 5BB

Chatham Gardens

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 5BB

Overview

Postcode BL3 5BB is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth ward 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 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Heywood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
72.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.5%

Approximately 72.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BL3 5BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth North near BL3 5BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 5BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 5BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeywood ParkLargeWalking directions to Heywood Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
6,064.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.04(+179%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.13(+24%)
Public order
18.92(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.78(+65%)
Vehicle crime
12.42(+106%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
63
25.82%
Pakistani
55
22.54%
Indian
49
20.08%
African
33
13.52%
Other Asian
17
6.97%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
43.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.48%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
73
52.9%
Other social rented
27
19.57%
Owns outright
17
12.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.42%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Rumworth

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)

Price distribution by property type for Rumworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£260,250
Flats2£76,000
Semi-Detached6£175,000
Terraced47£140,000

10 year median price trend in Rumworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumworth.

Schools

In the BL3 5BB postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 5BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryUniversity Collegiate SchoolUniversity technical college

Special Measures

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of BoltonHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPikes Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 5BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 5BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlDerby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JRWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miQuality Halal MeatSalisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DLWalking directions to Quality Halal Meat
0.1 miBudapest Convenience Store132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HLWalking directions to Budapest Convenience Store
0.1 miŻabkaSalisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DLWalking directions to Żabka
0.2 miApna Hallal MeatBoard Street, Bolton, BL3 5DPWalking directions to Apna Hallal Meat

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardRumworthE05014833
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rumworth NorthE02001004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 021DE01004851
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.