5 Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT
About 5 Astley Brook Close
5 Astley Brook Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 8RT). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity. At 57 m² this is the 17th smallest of 100 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 100 units on file.
It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
5 Astley Brook Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 March 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Astley Brook Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£105,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£110,550
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 July 2007Most recent
£110,550
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 8RT: £92,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in BL1 8RT
Versus other Astley Brook Close homes
Years Held for 5 Astley Brook Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,939
Street avg £1,424
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Eagley Brook Bridge — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Castle Hill Primary School. 44 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







