Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
85b, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ET
Estimated value
£128,000
Newest record on this page: December 2019. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
27 m²
291 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£128,000
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 85b is modelled from its 27 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL2 1ET. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
27 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2019
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in BL2 1ET
No recent sales of other homes in the postcode
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | No sales shown | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
85b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
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.
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 85b, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ET. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 85b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
85b is a semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 1ET). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 27 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (27–53 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 12 units on file. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 27 m² it's 20.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (34 m² median across 11 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 85b
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the area
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Dec 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 December 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2019from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromC74toE50
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Heating Controls
ManualThermostat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion
Hot water system changed
Dec 2019from Nov 2019
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 85b, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
85b has no planning applications on record.
13
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Manchester Road homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 85b lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
54 (E)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
27 m²
Street avg 36 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Orlando Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 52 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary607m
- St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyPrimary841m
- St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgePrimary996m
- Bolton Sixth Form College16 plus1.0km
Nearest stops
- Orlando StreetBus stop39m
- Scholey StreetBus stop147m
- Lever StreetBus stop259m
- Grosvenor StreetBus stop271m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences11 reports92%
- Other Crime1 reports8%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 1ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
50.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 85b is modelled from its 27 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL2 1ET. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 85b, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 85b was lodged in December 2019 at band E and is valid until December 2029. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 85b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 9 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 52 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BL2 1ET, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 85b is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 85b, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ET. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in BL2 1ETSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- BL 2 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 85b, Manchester Road, Bolton valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales