What kind of home is 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE sell for?

3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE last sold for £205,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £137,500 in October 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

Across 2 sales between October 2020 and May 2024, 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE rose from £137,500 to £205,000, a change of £67,500. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE in?

3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The closest primary school to 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (174m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is Hill Lane, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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3 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Blackhorse Avenue

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

3 Blackhorse Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5HE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 51.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £205,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD57toC70

May 2020from May 2016

EPC improved fromC70toE47

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2024from May 2020

EPC improved fromE47toD59

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blackhorse 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.

Latest sale on 3 Blackhorse Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£205,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£205,000
+49.1%over 3 years
29 October 2020
£137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5HE: £170,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BL6 5HE

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On the street

Versus other Blackhorse Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 3 Blackhorse Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,628

Street avg £1,770

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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.

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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