What type of property is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE last change hands?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE last sold for £79,000 in February 2023, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL1 8BE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE had any planning applications?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2023 under ref. 15530/23. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE located?

9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

Is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE?

The closest primary school to 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE is St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell (523m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thornleigh Salesian College (514m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE?

The closest bus stop to 9 Cobden Street, BL1 8BE is Temple Road, 224m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Cobden Street, Bolton, BL1 8BE

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Cobden Street

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

9 Cobden Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 8BE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 68.4% above the 2023 sale of £79,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 16.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £79,000 in February 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

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.

9 Cobden Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Oct 2022

EPC improved fromE41toC74

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Cobden Street, Bolton, BL1 8BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Cobden Street has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 9 Cobden Street, Bolton, BL1 8BE

1decisions1extensions6documents3nearby

May 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15530/23
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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.

9 Cobden Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£133,000

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Last sold (2023)

£79,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 February 2023Most recent
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 8BE: £139,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in BL1 8BE

On the street

Versus other Cobden Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 9 Cobden Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,436

Street avg £1,565

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Temple Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thornleigh Salesian College. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 8BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 8BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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