What kind of home is 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR sell for?

9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR last sold for £187,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,130 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and June 2008, 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR rose from £92,130 to £187,000, a change of £94,870. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The current EPC rating for 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR use?

The latest EPC at 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

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

Which area is 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR in?

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

Is 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

How well connected is 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR?

The closest bus stop to 9 Hardcastle Close, BL2 4NR is Bradshaw Meadows, 236m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 518m away.

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9 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Hardcastle Close

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

9 Hardcastle Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 4NR). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in June 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 65.2% above the 2008 sale of £187,000.

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 gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Aug 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Hardcastle Close, Bolton, BL2 4NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Hardcastle Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£187,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2008Most recent
£187,000
+103.0%over 10 years
30 July 1997
£92,130

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.

Price per m² for 9 Hardcastle Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £2,748

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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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

80 dB

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