What kind of home is 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

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

What did 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ sell for?

9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ last sold for £168,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and March 2020, 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ rose from £45,000 to £168,000, a change of £123,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ use?

The latest EPC at 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

9 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 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ in?

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

Is 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 92% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Poplar Avenue, BL2 3EJ is Aire Drive, 138m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 651m away.

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9 Poplar Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3EJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Poplar Avenue

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

9 Poplar Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bradshaw, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 41.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2020 for £168,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jun 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Poplar Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£168,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2020Most recent
£168,000
+103.6%over 18 years
14 December 2001
£82,500
+83.3%over 5 years
24 September 1996
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 3EJ: £230,000 (2025–2021).

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.

EPC Rating for 9 Poplar Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,154

Street avg £2,198

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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