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BL3 5BN

Queens Park & Central

Bolton

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Detailed insights for BL3 5BN

Overview

Postcode BL3 5BN is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central 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 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from BL3 5BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth North near BL3 5BN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 5BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 5BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miHeywood ParkLargeWalking directions to Heywood Park
0.2 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
3,882 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.3(+24%)
Public order
17.84(+76%)
Vehicle crime
12.26(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.71(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
232
46.22%
African
83
16.53%
Pakistani
77
15.34%
British
26
5.18%
Other
18
3.59%
Total population: 502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
129
36.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
21.31%
Level 3 (A level)
50
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
37.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
32.87%
Social rents from council
16
11.19%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.49%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.9%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Queens Park & Central

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £154K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queens Park & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£245,000£235
Semi-Detached5£208,500£233
Terraced44£130,500£176
Flats17£89,950£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queens Park & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59,000£87,500£63,750
2017£147,500£66,000£137,250£68,500
2018£125,500£65,000£120,000£74,500
2019£63,000£125,000£70,000
2020£225,000£89,000£85,500£81,000
2021£275,500£87,875£169,525£95,000
2022£188,000£80,000£144,500£110,000
2023£210,000£82,750£152,500£105,000
2024£210,000£87,000£142,500£116,500
2025£400,000£91,500£347,500£131,500
2026£225,000£92,800£204,250£131,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88£134£91
2017£144£110£144£97
2018£179£106£125£100
2019£108£155£102
2020£152£173£130£110
2021£105£149£155£122
2022£227£137£214£138
2023£219£151£190£139
2024£287£163£241£149
2025£167£184£177£174
2026£273£154£240£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queens Park & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202535, Paderborn Court, Bolton, BL1 4TXFlatsLeasehold£85,000
29 Aug 2025101, Paderborn Court, Bolton, BL1 4TTFlatsLeasehold£105,000
25 Mar 2025112, Paderborn Court, Bolton, BL1 4TTFlatsLeasehold£82,500
20 Jun 202519, Evesham Close, Bolton, BL3 5ALTerracedLeasehold£148,000
26 Mar 2025162, Blackhorse Street, Bolton, BL1 1AXTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 5BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of BoltonHigher education institutions

Good

0.1 mi16 plusBolton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.1 mi16 plusBolton CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 5BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiTrinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DHWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miFood PlusShaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HUWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miAdam Mini Mart118 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HGWalking directions to Adam Mini Mart
0.2 miSainsbury'sCrook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miŻabkaSalisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DLWalking directions to Żabka

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 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zan Arif

Queens Park & Central - 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
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rumworth NorthE02001004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 021BE01004849
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2012-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 5BN

Is BL3 5BN (Rumworth North) safe?

The area around BL3 5BN records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5BN?

The median sale price around BL3 5BN in Rumworth North is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 5BN?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 5BN, including University of Bolton (Good), Bolton Sixth Form College (Good) and Bolton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 5BN?

The closest station to BL3 5BN is Bolton, about 624 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 5BN?

BL3 5BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 5BN (Rumworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 5BN is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).

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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.