What type of property is 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW last sold for £47,500 in September 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,500 in May 1998, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and September 2001, 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW rose from £47,500 to £47,500, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL1 2XW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW located?

1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The closest primary school to 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is Gaskell Community Primary School (301m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton Sixth Form College (828m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is Back Lane, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Howcroft Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Howcroft Close is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 2XW). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 253.7% above the 2001 sale of £47,500.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Nov 2016

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Howcroft Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Howcroft Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£47,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 September 2001Most recent
£47,500
7 May 1998
£47,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in BL1 2XW: £85,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in BL1 2XW

On the street

Versus other Howcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Howcroft Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Back Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Gaskell Community Primary School. 51 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 2XW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 2XW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

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