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8 Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Gilnow Road

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

8 Gilnow Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 4LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 39.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 44.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromD64toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Gilnow Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Gilnow Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2017Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 4LJ: £175,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Gilnow Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Gilnow Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£968

Street avg £836

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Gilnow Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heaton Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Gilnow Primary School. 52 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL1 4LJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 4LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.