Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
EPC B
Estimated value
£115,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£79,500)+45%
- Against BL1 1ES's recent median (£61,500)+87%
Newest record on this page: January 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£115,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£79,500)+45%
- Against BL1 1ES's recent median (£61,500)+87%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 The Arches is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BL1 1ES. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
41 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in BL1 1ES
5 sales, median £61,500 (2023–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 The Arches changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
14 October 2004Most recent
£79,500
+6.0%over 7 months29 March 2004
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 1ES: £61,500 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in BL1 1ES
6 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
Sold Jan 2023
£61,50010 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
Sold Dec 2021
£67,49819 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
Sold Nov 2020
£80,0001 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
Sold Jul 2020
£50,00017 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES
Sold Oct 2007
£94,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 The Arches
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 The Arches is a one-bedroom detached house in Bolton (BL1 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 41 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in October 2004. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 44.7% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 December 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC77toB83
Heating System
Storage HeatersWarm Air
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating Controls
ManualThermostat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Walls
GoodVery Good
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 The Arches, Clive Street, Bolton, BL1 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 The Arches has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other The Arches homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 5 The Arches runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,939
Street avg £1,623
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bolton district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Nelson Square — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 50 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary607m
- Bolton Sixth Form College16 plus770m
- St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyPrimary914m
- University Collegiate SchoolSecondary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Nelson SquareBus stop102m
- Breightmet StreetBus stop119m
- Shiffnall StreetBus stop186m
- Wood StreetBus stop192m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences14 reports70%
- Other Crime3 reports15%
- Public Order2 reports10%
- Other Theft1 reports5%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 1ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
61.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
53.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 The Arches is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BL1 1ES. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 5 The Arches. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 The Arches was lodged in December 2018 at band B and is valid until December 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 The Arches. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 11 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 50 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BL1 1ES, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 The Arches is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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