Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
15 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW
Extendable
Estimated value
£124,000
- Since the 2010 sale (£85,000)+46%
- Against BL1 2XW's recent median (£47,500)+161%
Newest record on this page: July 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£124,000
- Against its 2010 sale (£85,000)+46%
- Against BL1 2XW's recent median (£47,500)+161%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 15 Howcroft Close is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL1 2XW. 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
59 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010
Recent sales in BL1 2XW
4 sales, median £47,500 (2021–1998)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2021 | 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.
15 Howcroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
14 July 2010Most recent
£85,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in BL1 2XW: £47,500 (2021–1998).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 15 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 15 Howcroft Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
15 Howcroft Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 2XW). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Held since July 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 45.9% above the 2010 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 203.3% 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
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 November 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2018from Aug 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 15 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
15 Howcroft Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Howcroft Close homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 15 Howcroft Close lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 78 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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.
Crime
2/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.
Nearest schools
- Gaskell Community Primary SchoolPrimary301m
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, BoltonPrimary560m
- The Olive School, BoltonPrimary715m
- Bolton Sixth Form College16 plus828m
Nearest stops
- Back LaneBus stop118m
- Noel StreetBus stop159m
- Ruth StreetBus stop195m
- Mossfield CourtBus stop235m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences14 reports70%
- Other Crime3 reports15%
- Public Order2 reports10%
- Other Theft1 reports5%
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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 2XW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.6dB
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 15 Howcroft Close is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL1 2XW. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 15 Howcroft Close. 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 15 Howcroft Close was lodged in November 2018 at band C and is valid until November 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 15 Howcroft Close. 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 51 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BL1 2XW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 15 Howcroft Close 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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