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24, Wilkinson Avenue, Little Lever

BL3 1QJ

BOLTON

Current

C

75

Potential

A

107

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in BOLTON, BL3 1QJ. The property offers 95mยฒ (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (107/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ683, comprising ยฃ509 for heating, ยฃ113 for hot water, and ยฃ61 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2016 for ยฃ135,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 24, Wilkinson Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this BOLTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ683 are approximately ยฃ1117 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 95mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BL3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs BOLTON

This property75
Average61
+23% better
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vs BL3

This property75
Average59
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ45/year less than the BOLTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

A(107 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Feb 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

24, Wilkinson Avenue

Little Lever

BL3 1QJ

BOLTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

95.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 107

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

29 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

166 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

19 Feb 2016

ECO assessment

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About BOLTON

BOLTON is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in BOLTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ219 below the BOLTON average, offering good value. The BL3 postcode district contains over 19300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BOLTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ135,000

26 July 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ18,000(+15.4%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ117,000

18 February 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 15.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ509.0/yr

Save ยฃ44/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ113.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ61.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Masefield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1NG

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1BQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Blackshaw Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBL2 6TE

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

St Teresa's RC Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1EN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Bowness Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1BT

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Little Lever School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1BT

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

Mytham Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBL3 1JG

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBL2 6NW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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