What type of property is 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL last sold for £220,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £38,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between July 1996 and December 2024, 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL rose from £38,500 to £220,000, a change of £181,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 4BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL 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.

Where is 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL located?

4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL sits in Bradshaw, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

The closest primary school to 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL is St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton (454m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Canon Slade School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Hope Avenue, BL2 4BL is Hulme Road, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Hope Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4BL

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Hope Avenue

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

4 Hope Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bradshaw, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 4BL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £220,000 — fresh data. At 69 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 6 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 10.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 116.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Hope Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Hope Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

4 Hope Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2024Most recent
£220,000
+56.0%over 8 years
30 March 2016
£141,000
+12.8%over 3 years
18 February 2013
£125,000
+54.3%over 10 years
13 February 2003
£81,000
+62.0%over 3 years
19 March 1999
£50,000
+29.9%over 2 years
30 July 1996
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 4BL: £155,000 (2025–1998).

Nearby sales in BL2 4BL

On the street

Versus other Hope Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Hope Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,188

Street avg £2,113

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£244k

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3 bed

£220k

1 Fairway Avenue

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Hardy Mill Road

BL2 4EA

3 bed

£325k

1 Hardcastle Close

BL2 4NR

3 bed

£228k

1 Bottom O Th Moor, Bradshaw

BL2 4LD

2 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Brookside Close

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2 bed1 bath

£336k

1 Fellside

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4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Hulme Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 4BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 4BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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