What type of property is 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA last change hands?

2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA last sold for £164,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA located?

2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

Police records around 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

The closest primary school to 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA is Blackrod Primary School (736m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Castlecroft Avenue, BL6 5BA is Castlecroft Avenue, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 446m away.

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2 Castlecroft Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Castlecroft Avenue

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

2 Castlecroft Avenue is a semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5BA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 32.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 45.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 17.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 25 EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £164,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Oct 2025

Current Certificate

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 October 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Castlecroft Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Castlecroft Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

2 Castlecroft Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£164,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5BA: £280,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL6 5BA

On the street

Versus other Castlecroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Castlecroft Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,448

Street avg £2,172

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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.

£220k

1 Coniston Road, Blackrod

BL6 5DW

3 bed

£207k

1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod

BL6 5HE

2 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Bond Close, Horwich

BL6 5PZ

3 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Axholme Court, Horwich

BL6 5HQ

3 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Brown Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AS

2 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Blackhorse Apartments, Blackhorse Street, Blackrod

BL6 5EW

Flat

£184k

1 Brooke Close, Horwich

BL6 5WP

£180k

1 Chorley Road, Blackrod

BL6 5JR

3 bed2 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Castlecroft Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Blackrod Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL6 5BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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