Postcode BL3 5LX 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 low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below 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 £148,575 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £168,500. 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 Haslam Park.
Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,341 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 5LX.
Rumworth North near BL3 5LX 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 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £148,575 (about £182 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 | 7 | £200,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 47 | £145,000 | £176 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 | £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 | £77,000 | £181,000 | £140,000 |
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 | £210 | £244 | £174 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 6, Isabel Walk, Bolton, BL3 5LF | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 18, View Street, Bolton, BL3 6LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 30, Brandon Street, Bolton, BL3 6LN | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 18, Maybank Street, Bolton, BL3 5LN | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 12, Cambria Street, Bolton, BL3 4DE | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 |
In the BL3 5LX postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 5LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | United Food Store | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LT | Walking directions to United Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | P&P Food 'N' Wine | Church Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4AW | Walking directions to P&P Food 'N' Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Freeze 'N' Spice | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LR | Walking directions to Freeze 'N' Spice |
| 0.2 mi | Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens | 313 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LH | Walking directions to Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Khawaja Halal | 30 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH | Walking directions to Khawaja Halal |
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 5LX, 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 5LX records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5LX in Rumworth is £148,575 (about £182 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 5LX, including Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Brandwood Primary School (Good) and Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 5LX is Bolton, about 1,506 m away.
BL3 5LX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,341 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 5LX is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).