Postcode BL3 6LR is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from BL3 6LR.
Rumworth South near BL3 6LR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.5 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6LR.
In the BL3 6LR postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Freeze 'N' Spice | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LR | Walking directions to Freeze 'N' Spice |
| 0.1 mi | Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens | 313 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LH | Walking directions to Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | United Food Store | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LT | Walking directions to United Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Barkat | 275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Barkat |
| 0.1 mi | Faisal Food Store | 263-267 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Faisal 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 6LR, 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 6LR records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BL3 6LR in Rumworth South 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 6LR, 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 6LR is Bolton, about 1,408 m away.
BL3 6LR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,060 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 6LR 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.