5 Ainsworth Street, Bolton, BL1 3JU
About 5 Ainsworth Street
5 Ainsworth Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 3JU). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.
Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 13.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 127.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £115,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Ainsworth Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.
£131,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 22 years.
£115,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
11 December 2023Most recent
£115,000
+109.1%over 11 years4 April 2012
£55,000
+89.7%over 9 years18 April 2002
£29,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 3JU: £120,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BL1 3JU
Versus other Ainsworth Street homes
On price per m², 5 Ainsworth Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,300
Street avg £1,276
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Paul's Parish Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB







