Postcode BL3 5BW 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 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 £143,500 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,150 and £173,750. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,221 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from BL3 5BW.
Rumworth North near BL3 5BW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 (about £177 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 | £173 |
| Flats | 4 | £76,000 | £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 | £76,000 | £181,000 | £138,500 |
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 | £176 | £244 | £173 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | 11, Breckles Place, Bolton, BL3 6JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 5, Vickers Close, Bolton, BL3 6JH | Terraced | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Vickers Close, Bolton, BL3 6JH | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 14, Vickers Close, Bolton, BL3 6JH | Detached | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Evesham Close, Bolton, BL3 5AL | Terraced | Leasehold | £148,000 |
In the BL3 5BW postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | University Collegiate School | University technical college | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Pikes Lane Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Adam Mini Mart | 118 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HG | Walking directions to Adam Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Shaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HU | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Żabka | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.2 mi | Budapest Convenience Store | 132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HL | Walking directions to Budapest Convenience Store |
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 5BW, 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 5BW records about 124 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around BL3 5BW in Rumworth is £143,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 5BW, including University Collegiate School (Good), St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Pikes Lane Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 5BW is Bolton, about 963 m away.
BL3 5BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,221 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 5BW is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).