5 Higher Drake Meadow, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2RD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £291,125 , which equates to approximately £376 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2005 for £159,995. Since then, the value has increased by £131,130, representing a 82.0% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £291,125 is:

  • 3.4% higher than the average property price on Higher Drake Meadow
  • 0.0% lower than the average in the BL5 2RD postcode area
  • and 17.3% 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 9 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£291,125
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£376
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Higher Drake Meadow, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 2RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jul 2014.

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 24 May 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BL5 2RD

16 th / 37
Price Rank
0% same as average
20 th / 26
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
2 nd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BL5 2RD , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£291,125
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
27 Sep 2005
£159,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2014
rooms: 5
size: 845 sq ft
sale price: £169,500
sale date: 25 Feb 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Higher Drake Meadow, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 2RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2005. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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