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5 Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Hardcastle Gardens

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

5 Hardcastle Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 4NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -13.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 sits 24849.8% above the 2025 sale of £1,495. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1/sq ft) was about 99.1% below the postcode norm. It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £1,495. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Hardcastle Gardens

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Apr 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Aug 2023from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hardcastle Gardens has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Latest sale on 5 Hardcastle Gardens was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -13.5% per year over 29 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£1,495

Growth on file: -13.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2025Most recent

    £1,495

    -98.4%over 28 years

  2. 11 September 1996

    £95,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 4NZ: £310,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Hardcastle Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Hardcastle Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£15

Street avg £3,135

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Hardcastle Gardens

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£263k

1 Brookside Close

BL2 4AP

2 bed1 bath
£228k

1 Bottom O Th Moor, Bradshaw

BL2 4LD

2 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Hardcastle Close

BL2 4NR

3 bed
£276k

1 Hardy Mill Road

BL2 4EA

3 bed
£250k

1 Catterall Crescent

BL2 4AD

3 bed
£244k

1 Bardsley Close

BL2 4AU

3 bed
£220k

1 Fairway Avenue

BL2 4ER

3 bed2 bath
£349k

1 Croyde Close

BL2 4HJ

4 bed
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 4NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL2 4NZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 4NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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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