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4 Elsham Close, Bolton, BL1 7BL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Elsham Close

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

4 Elsham Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Bolton (BL1 7BL). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since January 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 63% above the 2011 sale of £192,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 40.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Elsham Close

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

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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.

4 Elsham Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromC70toD64
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2014from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elsham Close, Bolton, BL1 7BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Elsham Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

4 Elsham Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£192,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 January 2011Most recent

    £192,000

    +92.2%over 11 years

  2. 22 April 1999

    £99,875

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 7BL: £192,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Elsham Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Elsham Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,882

Street avg £1,669

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Elsham Close

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

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.
£320k

1 Greenleigh Close

BL1 7BQ

4 bed
£349k

1 Fewston Close

BL1 7BJ

4 bed2 bath
£376k

1 Aspen Close

BL1 7QT

4 bed3 bath
£429k

1 Craighall Road

BL1 7HH

4 bed2 bath
£431k

1 Amblethorn Drive

BL1 7BP

4 bed2 bath
£305k

1 Bracken Close

BL1 7DF

3 bed2 bath
£294k

1 Farnborough Road

BL1 7HJ

3 bed1 bath
£358k

1 Chelwood Close

BL1 7LN

3 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

0.1 km

Sweetloves Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

High Lawn Primary School. 32 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 7BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL1 7BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 7BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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 4 Elsham Close, Bolton, BL1 7BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.