Postcode BL3 6LU 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rumworth South is £39,484 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Heywood Park.
Rumworth South has a 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 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 46 ft away from BL3 6LU.
Rumworth South near BL3 6LU 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 | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rumworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Rumworth Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rumworth
In the BL3 6LU 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 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Lvin Food Store | 13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Lvin 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.