33a, Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
About 33a
33a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5JR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
Last sale on file: £195,000 in November 2024. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 61 m² it's 29.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 13 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 149.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 June 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
33a 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.
Sales history & valuation
33a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2005.
£196,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 20 years.
£195,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
8 November 2024Most recent
£195,000
+109.3%over 5 years2 May 2019
£93,150
-0.9%over 6 years25 January 2013
£94,000
-24.8%over 5 years21 June 2007
£124,995
+150.0%over 2 years11 March 2005
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5JR: £134,500 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BL6 5JR
1 Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
Sold Apr 2025
£130,00011 Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
Sold Apr 2024
£1,265,00041 Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
Sold Jul 2023
£145,0005 Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
Sold Dec 2020
£134,50031a, Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JR
Sold Aug 2020
£104,000
Versus other Chorley Road homes
33a is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,197
Street avg £2,760
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Black Horse Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







