What kind of home is 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB?

5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB last change hands?

5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB last sold for £190,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £40,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1996 and August 2025, 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB rose from £40,000 to £190,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB?

5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 5RB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB?

5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB in?

5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB sits in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB?

The closest primary school to 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB is Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School (145m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Victoria Street, BL2 5RB is Camden Close, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Victoria Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RB

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Victoria Street

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

5 Victoria Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 5RB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 71 m² it's 21.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £190,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 172.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Victoria Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Victoria Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Victoria Street 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.

Price for 5 Victoria Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2025Most recent
£190,000
+52.0%over 9 years
5 November 2015
£125,000
+5.9%over 8 years
18 October 2007
£118,000
+13.5%over 2 years
22 September 2005
£104,000
+33.4%over 2 years
20 May 2003
£77,950
+94.9%over 6 years
30 May 1996
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5RB: £107,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in BL2 5RB

On the street

Versus other Victoria Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Victoria Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,676

Street avg £1,189

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

£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

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

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

Camden Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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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 5RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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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