Postcode BL3 5EN 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 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 13 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 1,671 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% 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 12.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from BL3 5EN.
Rumworth North near BL3 5EN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | Lincoln Court, Washington Street, Bolton, BL3 5EZ | Other | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 140, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4SE | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 5, Vincent Street, Bolton, BL1 4SA | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 11, Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, BL1 4LG | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 254, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HP | Other | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the BL3 5EN postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 13 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 | Primary | Gilnow Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Pikes Lane Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | University Collegiate School | University technical college | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 5EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 244 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Apna Hallal Meat | Board Street, Bolton, BL3 5DP | Walking directions to Apna Hallal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Deane Convenience Store | Back Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HN | Walking directions to Deane Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Queen's | 141 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJ | Walking directions to Queen's |
| 0.3 mi | Quality Halal Meat | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Quality Halal Meat |
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 5EN, 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 5EN 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 5EN 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 5EN, including Gilnow Primary School (Good), Pikes Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and University Collegiate School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 5EN is Bolton, about 1,441 m away.
BL3 5EN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,671 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 5EN is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).