What type of property is 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD last sold for £160,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £69,500 in October 2018. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2018 and July 2024, 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD rose from £69,500 to £160,000, a change of £90,500. That works out to roughly +15.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD have?

The current EPC rating for 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 1JD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD heated?

The latest EPC at 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD was a refusal for change of use (ref. 20791/25) in September 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD 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.

Where is 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD located?

78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

The closest primary school to 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD is Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School (221m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton Sixth Form College (1.2km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD?

The closest bus stop to 78 Hilden Street, BL2 1JD is Rydley Street, 153m away. The nearest rail option is Bolton Rail Station, 553m away.

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78 Hilden Street, Bolton, BL2 1JD

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 78 Hilden Street

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

78 Hilden Street is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 1JD). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 is 14.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 169.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £160,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Dec 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Aug 2018from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE50toF31

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Dec 2018from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromF31toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Hilden Street, Bolton, BL2 1JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 78 Hilden Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 78 Hilden Street, Bolton, BL2 1JD

2decisions12documents13nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Sept 2025
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (C3) TO 5NO. BEDROOM HMO (C4)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
20791/25
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78 Hilden Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2018.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Growth on file: 15.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£160,000
+19.9%over 5 years
29 March 2019
£133,500
+92.1%
25 October 2018
£69,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 1JD: £130,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BL2 1JD

On the street

Versus other Hilden Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78 Hilden Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,633

Street avg £831

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rydley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 53 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 1JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 1JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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