Postcode BL3 6XH is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Rumworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Rumworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Rumworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rumworth North is £31,238 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from BL3 6XH.
Rumworth North near BL3 6XH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £208,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 44 | £130,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 17 | £89,950 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £59,000 | £87,500 | £63,750 |
| 2017 | £147,500 | £66,000 | £137,250 | £68,500 |
| 2018 | £125,500 | £65,000 | £120,000 | £74,500 |
| 2019 | — | £63,000 | £125,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £89,000 | £85,500 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £275,500 | £87,875 | £169,525 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £188,000 | £80,000 | £144,500 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £82,750 | £152,500 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £87,000 | £142,500 | £116,500 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £91,500 | £347,500 | £131,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £92,800 | £204,250 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £88 | £134 | £91 |
| 2017 | £144 | £110 | £144 | £97 |
| 2018 | £179 | £106 | £125 | £100 |
| 2019 | — | £108 | £155 | £102 |
| 2020 | £152 | £173 | £130 | £110 |
| 2021 | £105 | £149 | £155 | £122 |
| 2022 | £227 | £137 | £214 | £138 |
| 2023 | £219 | £151 | £190 | £139 |
| 2024 | £287 | £163 | £241 | £149 |
| 2025 | £167 | £184 | £177 | £174 |
| 2026 | £273 | £154 | £240 | £176 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6XH.
In the BL3 6XH postcode area, located within Rumworth North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Adam Mini Mart | 118 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HG | Walking directions to Adam Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Shaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HU | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Halal Meat & Grocery | 255 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Halal Meat & Grocery |
| 0.2 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 6XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zan Arif
Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 6XH records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL3 6XH in Rumworth North is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 6XH, including St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (Good), Clarendon Primary School (Good) and University of Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 6XH is Bolton, about 912 m away.
BL3 6XH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,972 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 6XH is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (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.