What type of property is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN last change hands?

5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN last sold for £131,500 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 5SN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN 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.

Where is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN located?

5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN sits in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

The closest primary school to 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN is Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School (434m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Elton High School (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Metcalf Terrace, BL2 5SN is Harley Avenue, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Metcalf Terrace, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Metcalf Terrace

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

5 Metcalf Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 5SN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 80 m² it's 27.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 4 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 is 21.7% above the 2022 sale price. Sold March 2022 for £131,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Feb 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Metcalf Terrace, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Metcalf Terrace 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£131,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 2022Most recent
£131,500

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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

Harley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School. 26 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 5SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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