Postcode insights

BL3 6JU

Thomas Street

Rumworth

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Detailed insights for BL3 6JU

Overview

Postcode BL3 6JU 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 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 nearest station is Bolton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.2%
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 1,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.2%

Approximately 37.2% 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 road, approximately 48 ft away from BL3 6JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rumworth North near BL3 6JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 6JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 6JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeywood ParkLargeWalking directions to Heywood Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
7,332.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.04(+190%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.13(+24%)
Public order
18.92(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.78(+64%)
Vehicle crime
12.42(+107%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
113
29.43%
Pakistani
89
23.18%
British
48
12.5%
African
34
8.85%
Other
30
7.81%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
108
36.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
24.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
30.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.36%
Owns outright
33
25.58%
Other social rented
9
6.98%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.2%
Total households: 129

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202514, Vickers Close, Bolton, BL3 6JHDetachedLeasehold£380,000
26 Sept 2025271, Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LATerracedLeasehold£243,000
27 Nov 20255, Pearl Gardens, Bolton, BL3 6PFDetachedFreehold£400,000
30 Mar 202626, Howcroft Street, Bolton, BL3 5LPTerracedLeasehold£170,000
08 Aug 202518, Maybank Street, Bolton, BL3 5LNTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the BL3 6JU postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 6JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBolton Muslim Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySunning Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryUniversity Collegiate SchoolUniversity technical college

Special Measures

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 6JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHalal Meat & Grocery255 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LAWalking directions to Halal Meat & Grocery
0.1 miFaisal Food Store263-267 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LAWalking directions to Faisal Food Store
0.1 miBarkat275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LAWalking directions to Barkat
0.1 miLidlDerby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JRWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miNasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens313 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LHWalking directions to Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens

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 6JU, 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 021DE01004851
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 6JU

Is BL3 6JU (Rumworth North) safe?

The area around BL3 6JU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL3 6JU?

The median sale price around BL3 6JU 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 6JU?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 6JU, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement), Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and University Collegiate School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 6JU?

The closest station to BL3 6JU is Bolton, about 1,126 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 6JU?

BL3 6JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 6JU (Rumworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 6JU 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.