What kind of home is 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY?

3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY sell for?

3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY last sold for £171,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY?

3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 3JY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY use?

The latest EPC at 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY?

3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY in?

3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY?

The closest primary school to 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton (472m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Canon Slade School (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ashford Close, BL2 3JY is Longsight Lane, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ashford Close, Bolton, BL2 3JY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Ashford Close

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

3 Ashford Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Bolton (BL2 3JY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 sits 71.9% above the 2013 sale of £171,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. At 93 m² it's 19.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (115 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from May 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ashford Close, Bolton, BL2 3JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ashford Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£171,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 November 2013Most recent
£171,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BL2 3JY: £175,500 (2009–2004).

Nearby sales in BL2 3JY

On the street

Versus other Ashford Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Ashford Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Longsight Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 3JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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