What kind of home is 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF last change hands?

3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF last sold for £81,500 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in February 2009, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and April 2018, 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF fell from £90,000 to £81,500, a change of £8,500. That works out to roughly -1.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (906 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF in?

3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

The closest primary school to 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF is Red Lane Primary School (362m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (620m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Barchester Avenue, BL2 5EF is Dorchester Avenue, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 Barchester Avenue, Bolton, BL2 5EF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

906 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Barchester Avenue

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

3 Barchester Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 5EF). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 906 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2009) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from February 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 sits 73% above the 2018 sale of £81,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 56.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018.

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

Building

Heating systemGas

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Barchester Avenue

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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Barchester Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Barchester Avenue, Bolton, BL2 5EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Barchester Avenue 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.

3 Barchester Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£81,500

Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2018Most recent
£81,500
-9.4%over 9 years
23 February 2009
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5EF: £105,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in BL2 5EF

On the street

Versus other Barchester Avenue homes

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

3 Barchester Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£968

Street avg £1,141

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Barchester Avenue

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£186k

1 Brathay Close

BL2 5JQ

3 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Barnsdale Close, Ainsworth

BL2 5QX

3 bed1 bath

£266k

1 Bailey Lane

BL2 5EN

3 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Bury Old Road, Ainsworth

BL2 5PJ

2 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Brantfell Grove

BL2 5LY

2 bed1 bath

£232k

1 Church Street, Ainsworth

BL2 5RA

2 bed2 bath

£238k

1 Bradley Fold Road, Ainsworth

BL2 5QD

2 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Brookfield Avenue

BL2 5QE

2 bed1 bath

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dorchester Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Red Lane 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 5EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Barchester Avenue, Bolton, BL2 5EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.