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8 Cherry Gardens, Bolton, BL1 5WD

Extendable
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 8 Cherry Gardens

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

8 Cherry Gardens is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 5WD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. At 89 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 84–111 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 6 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £259,000. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Cherry Gardens

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC71
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cherry Gardens, Bolton, BL1 5WD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cherry Gardens has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.
Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£259,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 December 2024Most recent

    £259,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 5WD: £240,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cherry Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Cherry Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,910

Street avg £3,043

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Cherry Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£313k

1 Belvedere Heights

BL1 5EP

2 bed2 bath
£150k

1 Back Caley Street

BL1 5QW

2 bed1 bath
£310k

1 Cherry Gardens

BL1 5WD

3 bed
£603k

1 Cranark Close

BL1 5XP

3 bed3 bath
£396k

1 Dale Gardens, Easedale Road

BL1 5FY

4 bed1 bath
£416k

1 Balmoral Avenue

BL1 5UY

4 bed3 bath
£468k

1 Copeland Mews

BL1 5HT

4 bed2 bath
£504k

1 Coverdale Avenue

BL1 5HX

4 bed2 bath
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.
Full Bolton report

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Lingmoor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Markland Hill Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5WD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL1 5WD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 5WD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Cherry Gardens, Bolton, BL1 5WD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.