20a, Blackbank Street, Bolton, BL1 8JA
About 20a
20a is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). At 47 m² this is the 8th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 13 units on file.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
20a 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
20a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£138,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 8JA: £50,000 (2020–2010).
Nearby sales in BL1 8JA
Versus other Blackbank Street homes
20a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Prospect Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Valley Community Primary School. 47 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
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







