Blackshaw House, Flat 65, Thornbank North, Bolton, BL3 5NU
About Blackshaw House
Blackshaw House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL3 5NU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 48th smallest of 50 units on EPC record in Blackshaw House, where floor areas span 26–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 50 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £99,000 sits 102% above the 2023 sale of £49,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Sold September 2023 for £49,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Blackshaw House has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
£99,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£49,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 September 2023Most recent
£49,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in BL3 5NU: £30,000 (2011–2001).
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Versus other Thornbank North homes
On floor area, Blackshaw House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
52 (E)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.7 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Heaton Cemetery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Gilnow Primary School. 45 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB