Postcode BL3 6TJ 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 £142,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £169,000. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 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 14.2% 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 6TJ.
Lever Edge near BL3 6TJ 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 |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £180 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 | £174 |
| Detached | 1 | £140,500 | £251 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 | £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 | £77,000 | £181,000 | £140,000 |
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 | £210 | £244 | £173 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 470, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, BL3 6TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, St Helier Street, Bolton, BL3 6TU | Terraced | Freehold | £58,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 15, Essingdon Street, Bolton, BL3 6TS | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 142, Mancroft Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 103, Mancroft Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3AA | Terraced | Freehold | £186,599 |
In the BL3 6TJ postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Bolton Muslim Girls School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Bolton Muslim Girls School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Sunning Hill Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
Sunning Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 6TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Barkat Food Store | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Barkat Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | United Food Store | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LT | Walking directions to United Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Barkat | 275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Barkat |
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 6TJ, 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 6TJ 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 6TJ in Rumworth is £142,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 6TJ, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Good), Sunning Hill Primary School (Good) and The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 6TJ is Bolton, about 1,411 m away.
BL3 6TJ 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 6TJ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).