# 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/159170972/1310536) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/159170972/1310537) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/159170972/1310538) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/159170972/1310539) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/159170972/1310540) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/159170972/1310541) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/159170972/1310542) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/159170972/1310543) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/159170972/1310544) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/159170972/1310545) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/159170972/1310546) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/159170972/1310547) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/159170972/1310548) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/159170972/1310549) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/159170972/1310550) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/159170972/1310551) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/159170972/1310552) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/159170972/1310553) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/159170972/1310554) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/159170972/1310555) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/159170972/1310556) - Picture No. 12 - ![Map](/listings/photos/159170972/1310557) - Map ## 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 | | 78 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HF | £255,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 81 SHARPLES AVENUE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 7HE | £181,500 | 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:** 5.7% - **10y growth:** 48.2% ## 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)