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Bowstone House, Bowstone Hill Road

BL2 4LS

Bolton

Current

A

120

Potential

A

120

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Bolton, BL2 4LS. The property offers 287m² (3089 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (120/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1363, comprising £996 for heating, £190 for hot water, and £177 for lighting.

How Does Bowstone House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 120/100, this Bolton property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. At £1363 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 287m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BL2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property120
Average60
+100% better
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vs Bolton

This property120
Average80
+50% better
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vs BL2

This property120
Average59
+103% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 120/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £930/year more than the Bolton average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Current
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

A(120 points)

Potential Rating

A(120 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Oct 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Bowstone House

Bowstone Hill Road

BL2 4LS

Bolton

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

287.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

120 / 100

Potential: 120

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CO₂ Emissions

-3.8 tonnes/year

-13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

-79 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Oct 2024

new dwelling

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About Bolton

Bolton is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in Bolton have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £563 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BL2 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£996.0/yr

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Hot Water

£190.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£177.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Hardy Mill Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 4EF

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 4DZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Harwood Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBL2 3PS

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Tottington Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBL8 3HR
?Not yet rated

Christ Church CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBL8 3AX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Tottington High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayBL8 3LY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBL8 4HS

Last inspected: Jan 2012

Outstanding

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayBL2 5SQ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 4 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:4 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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