What kind of home is 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

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

How energy efficient is 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW have?

4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

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

Which area is 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW in?

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

What schools are near 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Howcroft Close, BL1 2XW is Back Lane, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Howcroft Close

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

4 Howcroft Close is a mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 2XW). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Howcroft Close, Bolton, BL1 2XW

2decisions8documents6nearby

Feb 2017
Outline
Outcome in report
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OPERATING LICENCE FOR ONE PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
Council
46984
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
98117/16
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Howcroft Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 2XW: £47,500 (2021–1998).

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.

On epc rating, 4 Howcroft Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

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