Sold STC Semi-detached

40 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE

BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL1 7HQ

3 beds 1 baths 79 m² Listed 8 Mar 2025 (-499d)

£260,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BL1 7HQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL1 7HQ |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £255,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £752/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4700-5693-0722-1496-3753)

## Description

Perfectly positioned at the foot of a quiet street, within walking distance to an abundance of popular amenities stands this beautiful three bedroom semi-detached home!

Flowing elegantly with a neutral and crisp finish, the property is immaculately presented throughout and is ready to move straight into and enjoy from day one. We think it would make a perfect purchase for a young or growing family who are looking for a fantastic property in turn-key condition.

Take advantage of a bay-fronted lounge with plenty of light, a sensational kitchen/dining area with central island unit plus three generous bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite. The house sits on a generous plot with well kept gardens to both sides and there's genuine potential to extend and increase the footprint subject to planning and building permissions.

Southgrove Avenue is located in the Sharples area of Bolton just off Blackburn Road. An array of excellent schools and nurseries are walkable as are plenty of leisure facilities, pubs and restaurants.

The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance door leading to a warm and welcoming hallway. A door leads to a bay-fronted lounge which has plenty of light. Adjacent is a modern kitchen/dining area with a combination of base and eye level units with central island and integrated appliances. Take the stairs to the first floor and you'll find two double bedrooms, a single bedroom used as a nursery and a tasteful family bathroom suite.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/159170972/1310558) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159170972/1310559) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HQ | £255,000 | 12/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 40 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HQ | £166,000 | 23/02/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 40 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HQ | £155,000 | 13/12/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA | £310,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 49 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE | £345,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HN | £420,000 | 12/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA | £320,000 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HQ | £275,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 51 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HW | £328,000 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG | £160,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 89 SWEETLOVES LANE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EA | £216,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EZ | £230,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 HOLDEN AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EX | £267,500 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA | £270,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 81 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE | £181,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 78 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF | £255,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA | £283,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG | £335,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 86 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF | £185,000 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 90 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF | £295,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HW | £295,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HN | £238,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE | £185,000 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG | £250,000 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £275,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £268,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £249,367 (60 Semi-detached, BL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bolton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £795/mo
- **Realistic:** £883/mo
- **Optimistic:** £971/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,300

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,291/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 0.2%
- **10y growth:** 49.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 78.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£255,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£3,291/m²

Local average

£249,367 (+4.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,855 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Beautifully Presented Three Bedroom Family Property
Show Home Standard Throughout - Turn Key Condition
The Perfect Upsize For A Growing Family
Fantastic Location Close To Excellent Schools & Amenities

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Perfectly positioned at the foot of a quiet street, within walking distance to an abundance of popular amenities stands this beautiful three bedroom semi-detached home!

Flowing elegantly with a neutral and crisp finish, the property is immaculately presented throughout and is ready to move straight into and enjoy from day one. We think it would make a perfect purchase for a young or growing family who are looking for a fantastic property in turn-key condition.

Take advantage of a bay-fronted lounge with plenty of light, a sensational kitchen/dining area with central island unit plus three generous bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite. The house sits on a generous plot with well kept gardens to both sides and there's genuine potential to extend and increase the footprint subject to planning and building permissions.

Southgrove Avenue is located in the Sharples area of Bolton just off Blackburn Road. An array of excellent schools and nurseries are walkable as are plenty of leisure facilities, pubs and restaurants.

The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance door leading to a warm and welcoming hallway. A door leads to a bay-fronted lounge which has plenty of light. Adjacent is a modern kitchen/dining area with a combination of base and eye level units with central island and integrated appliances. Take the stairs to the first floor and you'll find two double bedrooms, a single bedroom used as a nursery and a tasteful family bathroom suite.

Listed by

Bolton

Miller North West Ltd

Reference: 159170972

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/03/2025

Expiry date: 10/03/2035

Current heating cost: £752/year

Potential heating cost: £645/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,725

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

65% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/11/2025 (8 months ago)	£255,000	+53.6%
Sold	23/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£166,000	+7.1%
Sold	13/12/2013 (12 years ago)	£155,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
24 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA	£310,000	03/12/2025	Semi-detached
49 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE	£345,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
58 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HN	£420,000	12/12/2023	Semi-detached
34 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA	£320,000	24/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 48 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HQ	£275,000	23/08/2023	Semi-detached
51 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HW	£328,000	26/06/2023	Semi-detached
19 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG	£160,000	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
89 SWEETLOVES LANE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EA	£216,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
13 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EZ	£230,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
22 HOLDEN AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7EX	£267,500	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
72 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA	£270,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
81 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE	£181,500	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
78 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF	£255,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
50 EASTGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HA	£283,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
1 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG	£335,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
86 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF	£185,000	13/10/2022	Semi-detached
90 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF	£295,000	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
31 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HW	£295,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
40 KERMOOR AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HN	£238,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
37 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE	£185,000	22/09/2022	Semi-detached
13 SOUTHGROVE AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HG	£250,000	03/08/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £275,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £268,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 0.2%

10y growth 49.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bolton. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 32.5%

10y (index) 78.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bolton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £795/mo

Realistic £883/mo

Optimistic £971/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bolton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Belmont Road/Wilkinson Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Bromley Cross	1.1 miles
Train station	Hall i' th' Wood	1.3 miles
Shop	Egerton Hair & Beauty	1.4 miles
Shop	TradePoint	1.7 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	2.0 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	2.5 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	2.7 miles
Hospital	Leigh Health Centre	7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
High Lawn Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Oaks Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2024
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 May 2016
Sharples School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 30 Sep 2013
Sharples Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,375

Target investor price (1%) £88,300

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).