What kind of home is 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR sell for?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR last sold for £239,950 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £178,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and November 2018, 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR rose from £178,000 to £239,950, a change of £61,950. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR use?

The latest EPC at 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR had any planning applications?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in December 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR in?

18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

Police records around 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR 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 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The closest primary school to 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is St Maxentius CofE Primary School (544m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turton School (604m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is Bradshaw Meadows, 236m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 518m away.

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18 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 is 42.9% 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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 January 2036

9 years remaining

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

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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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

£343,000

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 November 2018Most recent
£239,950
+34.8%over 4 years
15 November 2013
£178,000

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

Nearby sales in BL2 4NR

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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· 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

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