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73 MELBOURNE ROAD

BOLTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL3 5RW

3 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 8 Apr 2015 (-4081d)

£125,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (BL3 5RW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 73 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL3 5RW |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 88 m² |
| Last sold | £149,000 Jul 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £778/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,520

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8907-7122-0509-5714-7906)

## Description

**Room Descriptions**

**Property Introduction **

A well presented three bedroom semi detached property in the popular area of Deane and briefly comprising entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining room, three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is a rear garden with off road parking. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazed windows.

**Lounge **

**5.79m x 3.48m (18'11" x 11'5")**

Ceiling light point. Double radiator. Gas fire. UPVC double glazed front bay window.

**Kitchen Diner **

**5.16m x 4.35m (16'11" x 14'3")**

A comprehensive range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces. UPVC double glazed rear window. Dining area.  Ceiling light point. Radiator.

**Bedroom One **

**3.08m x 2.96m (10'1" x 9'8")**

Ceiling light point. Fitted wardrobes. UPVC double glazed front bay window.

**Bedroom Two **

**2.9m x 2.71m (9'6" x 8'10")**

Ceiling light point. Radiator. UPVC double glazed rear window. Fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom Three **

**5.11m x 2.39m (16'9" x 7'10")**

Ceiling light point. Radiator. UPVC double glazed rear window.

**Bathroom **

**2.29m x 1.77m (7'6" x 5'9")**

UPVC double glazed front window. Ceiling light point. Panelled bath with shower over, low level wc and vanity wash basin.

**External **

Front - Paved area with space for parking for one car.

Rear - Generous rear garden with patio area and large lawned area.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/34184673/412516) - Front Elevation
- ![Front Room ](/listings/photos/34184673/412518) - Front Room 
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/34184673/412520) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/34184673/412522) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Front Room ](/listings/photos/34184673/412524) - Front Room 
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/34184673/412527) - Kitchen
- ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/34184673/412530) - Main Bedroom
- ![2nd Bedroom](/listings/photos/34184673/412533) - 2nd Bedroom
- ![3rd Bedroom](/listings/photos/34184673/412536) - 3rd Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/34184673/412541) - Bathroom

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graphs](/listings/photos/34184673/412544) - EPC Graphs

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1064706
- **Address:** 73 Melbourne Road, BOLTON, BL3 5RW
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2003
- **Work Completed:** 08/09/2003
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 73 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW | £149,000 | 27/07/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 80 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW | £117,000 | 26/02/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 70 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW | £165,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 250 WILLOWS LANE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 4BT | £117,000 | 07/01/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 83 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW | £240,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £174,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £117,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £2,357,652 (12 Other, BL3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -94.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/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:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,200

*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:** £1,420/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2051.8%
- **10y growth:** 2975.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 31.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 75.2%

## 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

Floor area

88 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£149,000 Jul 2007

Price per m²

£1,420/m²

Local average

£2,357,652 (-94.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,923 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom Semi Detached In Sought After Location
Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Three Double Bedrooms
Family Bathroom, Large Garden To Rear
Suitable For First Time Buyers/Investors Or Families
EPC - D, Must Be Viewed To Appreciate Size

Additional details

Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Rear garden

Description

Room Descriptions

Property Introduction
A well presented three bedroom semi detached property in the popular area of Deane and briefly comprising entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining room, three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is a rear garden with off road parking. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazed windows.

Lounge
5.79m x 3.48m (18'11" x 11'5")
Ceiling light point. Double radiator. Gas fire. UPVC double glazed front bay window.

Kitchen Diner
5.16m x 4.35m (16'11" x 14'3")
A comprehensive range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces. UPVC double glazed rear window. Dining area. Ceiling light point. Radiator.

Bedroom One
3.08m x 2.96m (10'1" x 9'8")
Ceiling light point. Fitted wardrobes. UPVC double glazed front bay window.

Bedroom Two
2.9m x 2.71m (9'6" x 8'10")
Ceiling light point. Radiator. UPVC double glazed rear window. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Three
5.11m x 2.39m (16'9" x 7'10")
Ceiling light point. Radiator. UPVC double glazed rear window.

Bathroom
2.29m x 1.77m (7'6" x 5'9")
UPVC double glazed front window. Ceiling light point. Panelled bath with shower over, low level wc and vanity wash basin.

External
Front - Paved area with space for parking for one car.

Rear - Generous rear garden with patio area and large lawned area.

Listed by

covering Westhoughton

Farrell Heyworth

Reference: 34184673

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/12/2013

Current heating cost: £778/year

Potential heating cost: £593/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,520

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1064706

Property Details

Street: 73 Melbourne Road

Town: BOLTON

Postcode: BL3 5RW

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2003

Work Completed: 08/09/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/07/2007 (18 years ago)	£149,000	—

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
Same street 80 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW	£117,000	26/02/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 70 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW	£165,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
250 WILLOWS LANE, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 4BT	£117,000	07/01/2022	Other
Same street 83 MELBOURNE ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 5RW	£240,000	01/12/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £174,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £117,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2051.8%

10y growth 2975.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bolton. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 31.8%

10y (index) 75.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £794/mo

Realistic £882/mo

Optimistic £970/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	Wigan Road/Hawthorne Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wigan Road/Haslam Park	0.1 miles
Shop	Red Sea Barber Shop	0.4 miles
Shop	Al-Imaan	0.4 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	1.0 miles
Train station	Bolton	1.3 miles
Train station	Lostock	1.6 miles
Hospital	Leigh Health Centre	5.0 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	10.3 miles
University	University of Law	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.0 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2018
Haslam Park Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 May 2023
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah	Other	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 17 Jul 2022
Brandwood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Mar 2023
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 May 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.71%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,250

Target investor price (1%) £88,200

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).

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