5 Albion Terrace, Bolton, BL1 6LX
About 5 Albion Terrace
5 Albion Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 6LX). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in October 2001. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 157.5% above the 2001 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 38.7% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Albion Terrace 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 Albion Terrace's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 4 years.
£73,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
16 October 2001Most recent
£73,000
+32.8%over 4 years28 August 1997
£54,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 6LX: £145,000 (2024–2014).
Versus other Albion Terrace homes
On price per m², 5 Albion Terrace runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£702
Street avg £1,426
Floor Area
104 m²
Street avg 113 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Forest Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Smithills School. 29 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
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







