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.

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

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 £220,000 is 34.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 50.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 24 EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £164,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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

£220,000

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: £220,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in BL6 5BA

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On the street

Versus other Castlecroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Castlecroft Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,448

Street avg £2,056

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 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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

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3 bed

£221k

1 Axholme Court, Horwich

BL6 5HQ

3 bed1 bath

£215k

1 Bond Close, Horwich

BL6 5PZ

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod

BL6 5HE

2 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Brown Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AS

2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Brooke Close, Horwich

BL6 5WP

£193k

1 Blackhorse Apartments, Blackhorse Street, Blackrod

BL6 5EW

Flat

£187k

1 Barlow Street, Horwich

BL6 5PL

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.

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

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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