38 Forest Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,112 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £293,455 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2012 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £143,455, representing a 95.6% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,455 is:

  • 28.7% lower than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 27.2% lower than the average in the BL5 3DH postcode area
  • and 18.2% higher than the average price for Bolton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 February 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1112 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Forest Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3DH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2011.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Dec 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BL5 3DH

24 th / 37
Price Rank
27% lower than average
15 th / 23
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
16 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BL5 3DH , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 23 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
17 Feb 2012
£150,000
Leasehold
-21.1 %
27 Aug 2004
£189,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £219,950
sale date: 22 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 38 Forest Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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