Postcode insights

BL3 5EF

Foxley Grove

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 5EF

Overview

Postcode BL3 5EF 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 279 ft away from BL3 5EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth North near BL3 5EF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 5EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 5EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
12,392 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
129
34.68%
Other Asian
93
25%
Pakistani
78
20.97%
African
32
8.6%
Other
18
4.84%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
33.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.17%
Other
23
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
28
32.56%
Other social rented
27
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
22.09%
Owns with a mortgage
7
8.14%
Social rents from council
3
3.49%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Rumworth

Median price£147,575
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £166K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£260,250£249
Semi-Detached6£194,000£222
Terraced44£145,000£174
Flats4£78,500£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumworth

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202586, Beaconsfield Street, Bolton, BL3 5EBTerracedLeasehold£160,000
04 Mar 2026140, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4SETerracedLeasehold£110,000
20 Jun 202519, Evesham Close, Bolton, BL3 5ALTerracedLeasehold£148,000
31 Oct 202531, Gilnow Grove, Bolton, BL1 4SHTerracedLeasehold£120,000
10 Apr 202517, Gilnow Grove, Bolton, BL1 4SHTerracedLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the BL3 5EF postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Special Measures

0.2 mi16 plusBolton CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryPikes Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 5EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miŻabkaSalisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DLWalking directions to Żabka
0.1 miBudapest Convenience Store132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HLWalking directions to Budapest Convenience Store
0.1 miQuality Halal MeatSalisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DLWalking directions to Quality Halal Meat
0.1 miQueen's141 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJWalking directions to Queen's
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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 5EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ismail Ibrahim

Rumworth - 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
WardRumworthE05014833
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rumworth NorthE02001004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 021BE01004849
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 5EF

Is BL3 5EF (Rumworth North) safe?

The area around BL3 5EF 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 5EF?

The median sale price around BL3 5EF in Rumworth North is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 5EF?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 5EF, including University Collegiate School (Special Measures), Bolton College (Requires improvement) and Pikes Lane Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 5EF?

The closest station to BL3 5EF is Bolton, about 1,026 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 5EF?

BL3 5EF 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 5EF (Rumworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.