What kind of home is 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW is a mid-terrace house.

When did 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW last change hands?

14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW last sold for £70,000 in February 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

The current EPC rating for 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW use?

The latest EPC at 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW 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 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW in?

14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

What schools are near 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

The closest primary school to 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW is St Thomas of Canterbury RC School (535m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smithills School (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW?

The closest bus stop to 14 Bowen Street, BL1 5JW is Merlin Grove, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Bowen Street, Bolton, BL1 5JW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Bowen Street

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

14 Bowen Street is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 5JW). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in February 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 85.7% above the 2007 sale of £70,000.

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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 24 Dec 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2015

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bowen Street, Bolton, BL1 5JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bowen Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 February 2007Most recent
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 5JW: £80,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in BL1 5JW

On the street

Versus other Bowen Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 14 Bowen Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,129

Street avg £1,110

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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1 Back Caley Street

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2 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Bowen Street

BL1 5JW

£156k

1 Chipping Road

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£160k

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1 Craven Place

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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

0.1 km

Merlin Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School. 40 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 5JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 5JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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