Postcode BL3 5DZ 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
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.
Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from BL3 5DZ.
Rumworth North near BL3 5DZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,250 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 44 | £145,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 4 | £78,500 | £211 |
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 | £80,000 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £164,075 | £143,500 |
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 | £212 | £200 | £181 |
| 2026 | £210 | £213 | £170 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5DZ.
In the BL3 5DZ postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 5DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Halal Meat | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Quality Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Apna Hallal Meat | Board Street, Bolton, BL3 5DP | Walking directions to Apna Hallal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Queen's | 141 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJ | Walking directions to Queen's |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL3 5DZ, 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 5DZ 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.
The median sale price around BL3 5DZ in Rumworth North is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 5DZ, including University Collegiate School (Special Measures), Pikes Lane Primary School (Outstanding) and Bolton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 5DZ is Bolton, about 1,072 m away.
BL3 5DZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 5DZ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).
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.