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18 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Hardcastle Close

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

18 Hardcastle Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 4NR). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 35% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 29.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2019. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £239,950.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Low Energy Lighting
0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR

1decisions1extensions17documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH EXTENSION OVER EXISTING GARAGE

    Council
    127422
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    06403/19
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  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

18 Hardcastle Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£239,950

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2018Most recent

    £239,950

    +34.8%over 4 years

  2. 15 November 2013

    £178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 4NR: £280,000 (2022–2019).

On the street

Versus other Hardcastle Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Hardcastle Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,526

Street avg £2,708

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Hardcastle Close

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

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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
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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1 Bardsley Close

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1 Fairway Avenue

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1 Fellside

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1 Croyde Close

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1 Brookside Close

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bradshaw Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Maxentius CofE Primary School. 26 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 4NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL2 4NR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 4NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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

Common questions

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