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Marsden Road

Bolton Town Centre, Bolton, BL1 2JT

2 beds 2 baths Listed 18 Oct 2017 (-3197d)

£60,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (BL1 2JT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Marsden Road, Bolton Town Centre, Bolton, BL1 2JT |
| Price | £60,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £55,000 |

## Description

CALLING BUY TO LET INVESTORS ONLY! FOR SALE WITH A SITTING TENANT ** INCOME PRODUCING FROM DAY ONE! Greenwood James are delighted to offer for sale this fifth floor apartment located in the town centre of Bolton. Offered for sale with a sitting tenant and income producing from day one, with an annual rental yield of £5400 pa. The apartment block has lift access.  Internal accommodation offering entrance hallway with double storage cupboard having plumbing for washing machine, intercom phone system, two bedrooms with master having en suite and three piece bathroom suite. Lounge area with Juliette balcony and french doors with opening to kitchen having electric hob, oven and integrated fridge freezer. The apartment is warmed by electric heaters. Call now to view!

**Disclaimer** - Please note: Electrical or other appliances, service installations, heating systems, security alarm systems and satellite receiving equipment, where applicable, have not been tested and interested parties are recommended to carry out their own investigations as to their condition and serviceability before contracts are exchanged. All measurements are approximate and have been obtain by a laser measuring device. The photographs are for illustration purposes only it should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown on the photographs are included in the sale nor should it be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

**Communal Access With Lift** -

**Entrance Hallway** - Electric heater and laminate floor. Double storage cupboard with plumbing for washing machine.

**Bathroom** - Three piece suite comprising of bath with shower mixer tap, w/c and sink pedestal. Part tiled walls and tiled floor.

**Bedroom** - 2.31 x 5.55 (7'7" x 18'3") - Double glazed window, laminate flooring and electric heater.

**En Suite** - W/C and sink pedestal with shower cubicle and electric heater.

**Bedroom** - 4.48 x 2.40 (14'8" x 7'10") - Double glazed window and electric heater. Laminate flooring.

**Lounge** - 5.49 x 2.85 (18'0" x 9'4") - Double glazed window, laminate flooring and electric wall heater. Juliette balcony and french doors.

**Kitchen** - 3.48 x 2.74 (11'5" x 9'0") - Range of wall and base units with contrasting work tops.  Electric oven and electric four ring hob. Integrated fridge freezer. Single drainer sink with mixer tap. Tiled floor.

Key Features

Fifth Floor Apartment

Two Double Bedrooms

Lounge & Kitchen

En Suite & Bathroom

You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/62295598/1257599) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/62295598/1257601) - EPC 2
- ![EPC 3](/listings/photos/62295598/1257604) - EPC 3

## 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] MARSDEN HOUSE 508 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £68,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 409 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £49,000 | 13/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 518 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £88,500 | 11/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 405 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £72,000 | 21/12/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 517 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £82,000 | 13/12/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 408 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £63,500 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 414 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £76,000 | 26/10/2022 | Flat |
| 120 ST GEORGES ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2BZ | £275,000 | 14/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARSDEN HOUSE 603 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT | £56,000 | 25/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £69,375 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £275,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £127,167 (30 Flat, BL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.8%

## 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):** £573/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Bradshawgate, BL1 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Musgrave Road, BL1 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.54% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 18.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 5.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £571/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 39.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6%
- **10y growth:** 18.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 54.9%

## 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

Last sold

£55,000

Local average

£127,167 (-52.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (439 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Fifth Floor Apartment
Two Double Bedrooms
Lounge & Kitchen
En Suite & Bathroom

Description

CALLING BUY TO LET INVESTORS ONLY! FOR SALE WITH A SITTING TENANT INCOME PRODUCING FROM DAY ONE! Greenwood James are delighted to offer for sale this fifth floor apartment located in the town centre of Bolton. Offered for sale with a sitting tenant and income producing from day one, with an annual rental yield of £5400 pa. The apartment block has lift access. Internal accommodation offering entrance hallway with double storage cupboard having plumbing for washing machine, intercom phone system, two bedrooms with master having en suite and three piece bathroom suite. Lounge area with Juliette balcony and french doors with opening to kitchen having electric hob, oven and integrated fridge freezer. The apartment is warmed by electric heaters. Call now to view!

Disclaimer - Please note: Electrical or other appliances, service installations, heating systems, security alarm systems and satellite receiving equipment, where applicable, have not been tested and interested parties are recommended to carry out their own investigations as to their condition and serviceability before contracts are exchanged. All measurements are approximate and have been obtain by a laser measuring device. The photographs are for illustration purposes only it should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown on the photographs are included in the sale nor should it be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

Communal Access With Lift -

Entrance Hallway - Electric heater and laminate floor. Double storage cupboard with plumbing for washing machine.

Bathroom - Three piece suite comprising of bath with shower mixer tap, w/c and sink pedestal. Part tiled walls and tiled floor.

Bedroom - 2.31 x 5.55 (7'7" x 18'3") - Double glazed window, laminate flooring and electric heater.

En Suite - W/C and sink pedestal with shower cubicle and electric heater.

Bedroom - 4.48 x 2.40 (14'8" x 7'10") - Double glazed window and electric heater. Laminate flooring.

Lounge - 5.49 x 2.85 (18'0" x 9'4") - Double glazed window, laminate flooring and electric wall heater. Juliette balcony and french doors.

Kitchen** - 3.48 x 2.74 (11'5" x 9'0") - Range of wall and base units with contrasting work tops. Electric oven and electric four ring hob. Integrated fridge freezer. Single drainer sink with mixer tap. Tiled floor.

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Key Features
Fifth Floor Apartment
Two Double Bedrooms
Lounge & Kitchen
En Suite & Bathroom
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You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Listed by

Bolton

Greenwood James

Reference: 62295598

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
401 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	76	83	81 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
402 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	73	84	44 m²	England and Wales: 1996-2002	Flat
403 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	61	79	54 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
407 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	68	83	71 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
408 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	73	85	55 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
409 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	81	85	42 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
410 MARSDEN HOUSE, MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, BOLTON	84	87	63 m²	England and Wales: 2007-2011	Flat
411 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	83	86	62 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
412 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	57	77	64 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
414 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	65	85	90 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
414 MARSDEN HOUSE, MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, BOLTON	67	74	65 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
415 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	82	86	80 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
418 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	64	72	86 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
502 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	74	84	45 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat
504 Marsden House, Marsden Road, BOLTON	83	88	67 m²	England and Wales: 2003-2006	Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

EPC 3

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

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 MARSDEN HOUSE 508 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£68,000	19/05/2023	Flat
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 409 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£49,000	13/02/2023	Flat
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 518 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£88,500	11/01/2023	Flat
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 405 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£72,000	21/12/2022	Other
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 517 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£82,000	13/12/2022	Other
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 408 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£63,500	09/12/2022	Flat
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 414 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£76,000	26/10/2022	Flat
120 ST GEORGES ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2BZ	£275,000	14/06/2022	Flat
Same street MARSDEN HOUSE 603 MARSDEN ROAD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL1 2JT	£56,000	25/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £69,375 (8 sales)

Area average: £275,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6%

10y growth 18.3%

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

1y (index) -2.6%

5y (index) 17.1%

10y (index) 54.9%

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: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Marsden Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	St. Georges Road/Claremont Church	0.1 miles
Shop	KDJ Inspired	0.1 miles
Shop	RSPCA	0.1 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	0.3 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	0.5 miles
Train station	Bolton	0.7 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	0.8 miles
Train station	Hall i' th' Wood	1.5 miles
Hospital	Leigh Health Centre	6.1 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
Gaskell Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 15 Feb 2023
Bolton Sixth Form College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2017
University of Bolton	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
The Olive School, Bolton	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 16 Sep 2019

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Bradshawgate, BL1	£1,000/mo	2	0.5 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Musgrave Road, BL1	£850/mo	2	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 18.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 5.4×

Monthly cashflow £571/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 39.4%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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