What kind of home is 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ sell for?

14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ last sold for £226,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £132,750 in September 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2005 and December 2024, 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ rose from £132,750 to £226,000, a change of £93,250. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ in?

14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ sits in Bradshaw, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The closest primary school to 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is St Maxentius CofE Primary School (541m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turton School (718m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is Aire Drive, 138m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 651m away.

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14 Poplar Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3EJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Poplar Avenue

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

14 Poplar Avenue is a semi-detached house in Bradshaw, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £226,000. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 66.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Poplar Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Poplar Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£226,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2024Most recent
£226,000
+62.0%over 9 years
24 September 2015
£139,500
+5.1%over 10 years
20 September 2005
£132,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 3EJ: £205,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BL2 3EJ

On the street

Versus other Poplar 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 Poplar Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,825

Street avg £2,048

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aire Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Maxentius CofE Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 3EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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