What type of property is 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR?

20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR last change hands?

20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR last sold for £306,000 in December 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £64,995 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR changed over time?

Across 6 sales between February 1999 and December 2025, 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR rose from £64,995 to £306,000, a change of £241,005. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR?

20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL7 9XR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR?

20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR located?

20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR sits in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL7 postcode district.

Is 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Anti social behaviour makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR?

The closest primary school to 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR is St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton (161m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turton School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Hardmans, BL7 9XR is Hospital Road, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Hardmans, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9XR

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 20 Hardmans

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

20 Hardmans is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9XR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £306,000 — fresh data. At 79 m² it's 20.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 105.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Nov 2015

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%97%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Hardmans, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Hardmans has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 20 Hardmans was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£306,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2025Most recent
£306,000
+71.9%over 9 years
24 April 2016
£178,000
+11.3%over 7 years
21 November 2008
£160,000
+122.2%over 7 years
19 July 2001
£72,000
+10.8%over 2 years
26 February 1999
£64,995
26 February 1999
£64,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL7 9XR: £245,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in BL7 9XR

On the street

Versus other Hardmans homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Hardmans outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,873

Street avg £3,085

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hospital Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL7 9XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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