What type of property is 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB last change hands?

20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB last sold for £81,250 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,950 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and March 2005, 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB rose from £29,950 to £81,250, a change of £51,300. That works out to roughly +23.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5TB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB located?

20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

The closest primary school to 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB is Blackrod Primary School (367m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Corston Grove, BL6 5TB is Barn Acre, 119m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 585m away.

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20 Corston Grove, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5TB

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Corston Grove

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

20 Corston Grove is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5TB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Held since March 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 52 m² it's 26.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2000–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 is 36.6% above the 2005 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff street

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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Corston Grove, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Corston Grove 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.

20 Corston Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£81,250

Growth on file: 23.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2005Most recent
£81,250
+171.3%over 4 years
27 July 2000
£29,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5TB: £125,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BL6 5TB

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On the street

Versus other Corston Grove homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Corston Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,563

Street avg £2,281

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 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.

Full Bolton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barn Acre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackrod Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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