3 Brantfell Grove, Bolton, BL2 5LY
About 3 Brantfell Grove
3 Brantfell Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 5LY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 sits 98.8% above the 2009 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 16.8% below the postcode norm. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Planning history
3 Brantfell Grove 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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£169,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£85,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 September 2009Most recent
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5LY: £142,000 (2024–2020).
Versus other Brantfell Grove homes
3 Brantfell Grove outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,518
Street avg £1,395
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Swinside Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Red Lane Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB







