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Top Flat, 264 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JG

6 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Top Flat

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

Top Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9JG). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 50 m² the property is well over the postcode median (38 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 125.5% above the 2023 sale of £55,000. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £55,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Top Flat's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2010
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
28%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2014from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromF21toD67
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD67toF22
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2023from Apr 2023
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2024from Apr 2023
EPC improved fromF35toC69
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jul 2024
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Top Flat, 264 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Top Flat has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£55,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2023Most recent

    £55,000

    -31.3%

  2. 8 March 2023

    £80,000

    +60.0%over 1 year

  3. 10 January 2022

    £50,000

    +53.8%over 11 years

  4. 28 July 2010

    £32,500

  5. 26 August 2003

    £32,500

    +120.3%over 6 years

  6. 5 March 1997

    £14,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL7 9JG: £166,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Darwen Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Top Flat runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 77 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Top Flat

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£133k

Bottom Flat, 264 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross

BL7 9JG

Flat2 bed
£147k

Apartment 4, 547 Darwen Road, Egerton

BL7 9ED

Flat
£150k

Egerton Court, Flat 2, Blackburn Road, Egerton

BL7 9SA

Flat2 bed1 bath
£152k

Flat 2, 3 Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross

BL7 9LS

Flat
£154k

Apartment 1, 547 Darwen Road, Egerton

BL7 9ED

Flat
£154k

Apartment 3, 547 Darwen Road, Egerton

BL7 9ED

Flat
£154k

Flat 1, 5 Bromley Cross Road, Bromley Cross

BL7 9LS

Flat
£155k

Apartment 2, 547 Darwen Road, Egerton

BL7 9ED

Flat
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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hough Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL7 9JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL7 9JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL7 9JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Top Flat, 264 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.