What kind of home is 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP?

25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP last change hands?

25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP last sold for £72,500 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP?

25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 1HP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP use?

The latest EPC at 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP?

25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP 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 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP in?

25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP?

The closest primary school to 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP is Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School (324m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP?

The closest bus stop to 25 Dorset Street, BL2 1HP is Castle Street, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Bolton Interchange, 584m away.

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25 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 25 Dorset Street

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

25 Dorset Street is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 1HP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 124.8% above the 2005 sale of £72,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£77/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2022from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC75

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Dorset Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

25 Dorset Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£72,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 June 2005Most recent
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 1HP: £133,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BL2 1HP

On the street

Versus other Dorset Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 25 Dorset Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£833

Street avg £1,141

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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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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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.

Full Bolton report

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

Castle Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 49 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 BL2 1HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 1HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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