Postcode BL3 6LQ 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 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 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 small park is Sunnyside Park.
Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% 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 42.4% 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 road, approximately 299 ft away from BL3 6LQ.
Rumworth North near BL3 6LQ 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 | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6LQ.
In the BL3 6LQ postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | United Food Store | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LT | Walking directions to United Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Barkat Food Store | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Barkat Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Freeze 'N' Spice | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LR | Walking directions to Freeze 'N' Spice |
| 0.1 mi | Khawaja Halal | 30 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH | Walking directions to Khawaja Halal |
| 0.1 mi | Lvin Food Store | 13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Lvin Food Store |
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 6LQ, 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 6LQ 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 6LQ 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 6LQ, including Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement) and The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 6LQ is Bolton, about 1,524 m away.
BL3 6LQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,949 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 6LQ 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.