5 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,125 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2001 for £43,500. Since then, the value has increased by £138,625, representing a 318.7% increase, or approximately 13.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,125 is:

  • 1.6% lower than the average property price on Forton Avenue
  • 3.5% lower than the average in the BL2 6JE postcode area
  • and 26.6% lower than the average price for Bolton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BL2 6JE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£182,125
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 6JE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Mar 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 97% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 97% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BL2 6JE

15 th / 25
Price Rank
3% lower than average
4 th / 16
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BL2 6JE , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 4th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,125
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+319 %
24 Jul 2001
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

19 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2023
57 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
13 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2022
59 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
rooms: 6
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2014
17 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 6JE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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