What kind of home is 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

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

What was the last sold price for 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ last sold for £268,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £109,995 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and January 2025, 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ rose from £109,995 to £268,000, a change of £158,005. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

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

What heating system does 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ had any planning applications?

8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

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

Which area is 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ in?

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

What schools are near 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birkett Close, BL1 7DQ is Whitehill Lane, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birkett Close

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

8 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 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £268,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached
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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

31%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Apr 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 8 Birkett Close.

2 applications on record at 8 Birkett Close, Bolton, BL1 7DQ

2decisions2extensions23documents2nearby

Aug 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR AND ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
94362/15
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Birkett Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£268,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2025Most recent
£268,000
+91.4%over 10 years
24 July 2014
£139,995
+27.3%over 1 year
30 May 2013
£109,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 7DQ: £220,000 (2024–2015).

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.

8 Birkett Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,622

Street avg £2,824

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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