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

7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ sell for?

7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ last sold for £140,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ heated?

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

What planning history does 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ have?

7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ has 2 approved extension applications on file including side extension and part-single-part-two-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Where is 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ located?

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

Which schools serve 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

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

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7 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Birkett Close

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

7 Birkett Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL1 7DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 sits 81.4% above the 2016 sale of £140,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached
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.

7 Birkett Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromF37toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 applications on record at 7 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ

2decisions2extensions48documents2nearby

May 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND ERECTION OF PART SINGLE/PART TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE AND WRAPAROUND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR INCLUDING INSERTION OF ROOFLIGHTS TO FRONT AND WINDOW TO REAR.
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
15629/23
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ExtensionAug 2023Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Birkett Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2016Most recent
£140,000

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.

7 Birkett Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,892

Street avg £3,170

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Common questions

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