78 Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,098 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 £270,019 , which equates to approximately £246 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Sep 2024 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,019, representing a 1.9% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,019 is:

  • 29.3% higher than the average property price on Smethurst Lane
  • 33.1% higher than the average in the BL3 3QE postcode area
  • and 8.8% 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 1 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£270,019
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£246
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Smethurst Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Sep 2023.

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 14 Nov 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BL3 3QE

6 th / 45
Price Rank
33% higher than average
8 th / 32
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
6 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BL3 3QE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 32 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 8th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,019
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
23 Sep 2024
£265,000
Leasehold
+60.6 %
9 Oct 2009
£165,000
Leasehold
+175 %
22 Jan 1999
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2013
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £63,000
sale date: 2 Aug 1996
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 Smethurst Lane, Bolton, BL3 3QE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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