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14 Downham Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TD

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 14 Downham Avenue

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

14 Downham Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 2TD). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 sits 114.1% above the 2010 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 26.8% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Downham Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Downham Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

14 Downham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 September 2010Most recent

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 2TD: £122,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Downham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Downham Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,024

Street avg £1,290

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Downham Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£206k

1 Downham Avenue

BL2 2TD

3 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Dudley Avenue

BL2 2RQ

2 bed
£175k

1 Cleveleys Avenue

BL2 2TB

£164k

1 Alders Close

BL2 2FP

£164k

1 Gilbert Grove

BL2 2FR

£211k

1 Egham Court, Horsa Street

BL2 2DE

£153k

1 Cartmel Crescent

BL2 2NG

£153k

1 Elsdon Gardens

BL2 2UN

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wisbeck Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moorgate Primary School. 42 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2TD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL2 2TD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 2TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Downham Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2TD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.