What kind of home is 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP sell for?

22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP last sold for £98,750 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

The current EPC rating for 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL1 7BP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP use?

The latest EPC at 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP in?

22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

What schools are near 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

The closest primary school to 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP is Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School (507m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thornleigh Salesian College (529m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP?

The closest bus stop to 22 Amblethorn Drive, BL1 7BP is Mackenzie Street, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Amblethorn Drive, Bolton, BL1 7BP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Amblethorn Drive

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

22 Amblethorn Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Bolton (BL1 7BP). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since June 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 sits 148.1% above the 2002 sale of £98,750. At 64 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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 gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Amblethorn Drive, Bolton, BL1 7BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Amblethorn Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

22 Amblethorn Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£98,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 June 2002Most recent
£98,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 7BP: £295,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BL1 7BP

On the street

Versus other Amblethorn Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22 Amblethorn Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,543

Street avg £2,250

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Bracken Close

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1 Greenleigh Close

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1 Fewston Close

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mackenzie Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 7BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 7BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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