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.
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.
Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BL3 5BB.
Rumworth North near BL3 5BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood 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 5BB postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Halal Meat | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Quality Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Budapest Convenience Store | 132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HL | Walking directions to Budapest Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Żabka | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.2 mi | Apna Hallal Meat | Board Street, Bolton, BL3 5DP | Walking directions to Apna Hallal Meat |
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.