78 New Drake Green, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2RF is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £161,516 , which equates to approximately £294 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2004 for £69,500. Since then, the value has increased by £92,016, representing a 132.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,516 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on New Drake Green
  • 5.1% lower than the average in the BL5 2RF postcode area
  • and 34.9% lower than the average price for Bolton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 14 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£161,516
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£294
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 New Drake Green, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 2RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Feb 2025.

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 27 Jan 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BL5 2RF

39 th / 62
Price Rank
5% lower than average
33 rd / 53
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
26 th / 53
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BL5 2RF , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 62. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 53 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 53 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£161,516
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+132 %
25 Jun 2004
£69,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 4 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 20 May 2020
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 12 Oct 2018
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 78 New Drake Green, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 2RF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2004. It also has seven Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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