Flat 4, 55 Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ES
About Flat 4
Flat 4 is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–46 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Energy performance
Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 4 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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£111,000
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 3 sales in BL2 1ES: £270,000 (2025–2002).
Versus other Manchester Road homes
Flat 4 is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 1.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Orlando Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 51 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
60.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
50.9dB







