Postcode BL3 6TU is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth area 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 median sale price in Rumworth is £148,575 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £168,500. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.8 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.
Rumworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,300 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% 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 3.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 6TU.
Rumworth South near BL3 6TU 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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £148,575 (about £182 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 | 7 | £200,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 47 | £145,000 | £176 |
| 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 | £174 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 15, Essingdon Street, Bolton, BL3 6TS | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 21, Bowness Road, Bolton, BL3 6TF | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 5, Range Street, Bolton, BL3 6TN | Other | Leasehold | £8,763 |
In the BL3 6TU postcode area, located within Rumworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 6TU
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Barkat | 275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Barkat |
| 0.2 mi | Faisal Food Store | 263-267 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Faisal Food Store |
| 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 6TU, 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 6TU 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 6TU in Rumworth is £148,575 (about £182 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 6TU, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement), Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 6TU is Bolton, about 1,358 m away.
BL3 6TU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,300 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 6TU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green Party).