What kind of home is 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE last sold for £103,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,000 in April 2018, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2018 and October 2020, 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE rose from £93,000 to £103,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

The current EPC rating for 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE use?

The latest EPC at 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE 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 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE in?

26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

Is 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE in a safe area?

Police records around 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

The closest primary school to 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE is St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton (354m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Smithills School (758m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE?

The closest bus stop to 26a, Church Road, BL1 6HE is Bennetts Lane, 34m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26a, Church Road, Bolton, BL1 6HE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 26a

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

26a is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 6HE). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2018–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 71.8% above the 2020 sale of £103,000. Sold October 2020 for £103,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromF34toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26a, Church Road, Bolton, BL1 6HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26a has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£103,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2020Most recent
£103,000
+10.8%over 2 years
29 April 2018
£93,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 6HE: £131,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BL1 6HE

On the street

Versus other Church Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,108

Street avg £1,311

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Dryburgh Avenue

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1 Church Road

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1 Garside Grove

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1 Bennetts Lane

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4 bed3 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bennetts Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 6HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 6HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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