What type of property is 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ last change hands?

3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ last sold for £115,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £131,000 in May 2017, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2017 and March 2023, 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ fell from £131,000 to £115,000, a change of £16,000. That works out to roughly -2.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2022 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 2LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ 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 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ located?

3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ is Tonge Moor Primary Academy (331m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Castlewood Square, BL2 2LZ is Cartmel Crescent, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Castlewood Square, Bolton, BL2 2LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Castlewood Square

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

3 Castlewood Square is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 2LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 27.8% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £115,000 in March 2023.

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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 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Nov 2022

EPC improved fromF22toC76

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Castlewood Square, Bolton, BL2 2LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Castlewood Square has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 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.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: -2.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

17 March 2023Most recent
£115,000
-12.2%over 5 years
24 May 2017
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 2LZ: £118,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in BL2 2LZ

On the street

Versus other Castlewood Square homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Castlewood Square is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,797

Street avg £1,794

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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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1 Castlewood Square

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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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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cartmel Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tonge Moor Primary Academy. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 2LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 2LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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