Postcode BL3 6TD is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Lever Edge area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year. The median sale price in Rumworth is £143,500 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,150 and £173,750. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Lever Edge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,977 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Lever Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 6TD.
Lever Edge near BL3 6TD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 (about £177 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £190,500 | £245 |
| Terraced | 52 | £141,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 4 | £76,000 | £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 | £76,000 | £181,000 | £138,500 |
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 | £177 | £200 | £183 |
| 2026 | £176 | £244 | £173 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 21, Bowness Road, Bolton, BL3 6TF | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, St Helier Street, Bolton, BL3 6TU | Terraced | Freehold | £58,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 470, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, BL3 6TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 44, Gregson Field, Bolton, BL3 6UL | Terraced | Freehold | £83,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 57, Gregson Field, Bolton, BL3 6UL | Terraced | Freehold | £144,000 |
In the BL3 6TD postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Bolton Muslim Girls School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Clarendon Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sunning Hill Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 6TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens | 313 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LH | Walking directions to Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Freeze 'N' Spice | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LR | Walking directions to Freeze 'N' Spice |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Meat & Grocery | 255 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Halal Meat & Grocery |
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 6TD, 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 6TD records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6TD in Rumworth is £143,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 6TD, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Good), Clarendon Primary School (Good) and Sunning Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 6TD is Bolton, about 1,247 m away.
BL3 6TD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,977 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 6TD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).