What type of property is 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE last change hands?

3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE last sold for £127,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and August 2018, 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE rose from £78,000 to £127,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +18.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE located?

3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

The closest primary school to 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton (360m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smithills School (702m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bernard Grove, BL1 3LE is Bennetts Lane, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Bernard Grove, Bolton, BL1 3LE

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Bernard Grove

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Bernard Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL1 3LE). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 43.3% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £127,000 in August 2018.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromF28toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bernard Grove, Bolton, BL1 3LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bernard Grove 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Bernard Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£127,000

Growth on file: 18.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£127,000
+62.8%over 2 years
1 October 2015
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 3LE: £141,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL1 3LE

On the street

Versus other Bernard Grove homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bernard Grove is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,814

Street avg £1,636

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bolton district page.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bennetts Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 3LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 3LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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