What kind of home is 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP last change hands?

42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP last sold for £110,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,000 in April 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2014 and November 2024, 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP rose from £68,000 to £110,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

The current EPC rating for 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP use?

The latest EPC at 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP in?

42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

What schools are near 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

The closest primary school to 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP is Devonshire Road Primary School (573m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton College (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP?

The closest bus stop to 42 Clarke Street, BL1 4HP is Rutland Grove, 297m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Clarke Street, Bolton, BL1 4HP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Clarke Street

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

42 Clarke Street is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 4HP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 15.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 125.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £110,000 in November 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Clarke Street, Bolton, BL1 4HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Clarke Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

Latest sale on 42 Clarke Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£110,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£110,000
+46.7%over 5 years
5 September 2019
£75,000
+10.3%over 5 years
24 April 2014
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 4HP: £70,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL1 4HP

On the street

Versus other Clarke Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Clarke Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,833

Street avg £1,059

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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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2 bed

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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

0.3 km

Rutland Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Devonshire Road Primary School. 47 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 4HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 4HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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