What type of property is 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ last change hands?

3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ last sold for £220,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and August 2024, 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ rose from £47,000 to £220,000, a change of £173,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ located?

3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is High Lawn Primary School (516m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thornleigh Salesian College (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is Whitehill Lane, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Birkett Close

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

3 Birkett Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL1 7DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 32.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £220,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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 Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Birkett Close 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.

3 Birkett Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£220,000
+368.1%over 27 years
17 October 1996
£47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 7DQ: £245,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in BL1 7DQ

On the street

Versus other Birkett Close homes

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

On habitable rooms, 3 Birkett Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,821

Street avg £2,984

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Whitehill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

High Lawn Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 7DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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