What type of property is 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS last change hands?

2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS last sold for £215,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £121,500 in June 2019, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2019 and September 2020, 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS rose from £121,500 to £215,000, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +56.4% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

Police records around 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS 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 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

The closest primary school to 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS is Blackrod Primary School (420m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (2.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hillside Avenue, BL6 5BS is Barn Acre, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 321m away.

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2 Hillside Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BS

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Hillside Avenue

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

2 Hillside Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a balcony, notable views, outbuildings and a loft.

At 72 m² it's 23.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 17 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2019–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 56.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 is 26.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 137.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £215,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
BalconyYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 Hillside 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 Hillside Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 56.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2020)

£215,000

Growth on file: 56.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

24 September 2020Most recent
£215,000
+77.0%over 1 year
16 June 2019
£121,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5BS: £230,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in BL6 5BS

On the street

Versus other Hillside Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Hillside Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,986

Street avg £1,556

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

£207k

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BL6 5AS

2 bed1 bath

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2 bed

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1 Bank Houses, Blackrod

BL6 5DS

2 bed

£237k

1 Axholme Court, Horwich

BL6 5HQ

3 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Bond Close, Horwich

BL6 5PZ

3 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Coniston Road, Blackrod

BL6 5DW

3 bed

£100k

1 Angelbank, Horwich

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2 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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Barn Acre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackrod Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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