When did 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ last change hands?

8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ last sold for £330,000 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £137,500 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and March 2005, 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ rose from £137,500 to £330,000, a change of £192,500. That works out to roughly +11.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ?

8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ located?

8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ is St Maxentius CofE Primary School (516m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turton School (636m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hardcastle Gardens, BL2 4NZ is Bradshaw Meadows, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 549m away.

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8 Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZ

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 Hardcastle Gardens

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

8 Hardcastle Gardens is a four-bedroom property in Bolton (BL2 4NZ). It has council tax band F.

Held since March 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hardcastle Gardens, Bolton, BL2 4NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hardcastle Gardens 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.

8 Hardcastle Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2005)

£330,000

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2005Most recent
£330,000
+140.0%over 8 years
28 January 1997
£137,500

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

Nearby sales in BL2 4NZ

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Area

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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 4NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 4NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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