What type of property is Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB?

Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB?

Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 1AB. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB located?

Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB is Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School (399m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton Sixth Form College (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, BL2 1AB is Bury Old Road, 86m away. The nearest bus option is Bolton Interchange, 590m away.

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Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, Bolton, BL2 1AB

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is an end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL2 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Apr 2019

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jun 2020from May 2019

EPC improved fromE45toD63

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 5 Dowson Street, Bolton, BL2 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in BL2 1AB: £107,500 (2022–1995).

Nearby sales in BL2 1AB

1 Dowson Street, Bolton, BL2 1AB
Sold Jul 2022
£115,000

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Comparables

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bury Old Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 1AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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