Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
88 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HR
2 planning records
Estimated value
£161,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£68,000)+137%
- Against BL2 1HR's recent median (£140,000)+15%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£161,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£68,000)+137%
- Against BL2 1HR's recent median (£140,000)+15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 88 Dorset Street is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL2 1HR. 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
105 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in BL2 1HR
5 sales, median £140,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
88 Dorset Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
17 June 2012Most recent
£68,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 1HR: £140,000 (2026–2024).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 88 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HR. 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
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About 88 Dorset Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
88 Dorset Street is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bolton (BL2 1HR). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 136.8% above the 2012 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£60/sq ft) was about 31.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms4
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
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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 2)
Oct 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 October 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2018from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromF36toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
14%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 88 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A HMO conversion application was refused at 88 Dorset Street in 2025.
2 applications on record at 88 Dorset Street, Bolton, BL2 1HR
2decisions8documents13nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
- Oct 2025HMOAmendmentOutcome in report
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS EXISTING (S191) FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (CLASS C3) TO HMO (CLASS C4)
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 20999/25
- More recent applications — locked
- Change of UseJan 2026Decision
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Versus other Dorset Street homes
Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
88 Dorset Street outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£648
Street avg £975
Floor Area
105 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.5 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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
0.1 km
Castle Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School. 50 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary284m
- St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgePrimary1.1km
- Moorgate Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Bolton Sixth Form College16 plus1.1km
Nearest stops
- Castle StreetBus stop135m
- Crawford StreetBus stop139m
- Chadwick StreetBus stop174m
- Bury Old RoadBus stop208m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences11 reports92%
- Other Crime1 reports8%
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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 1HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build
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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 88 Dorset Street is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL2 1HR. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 88 Dorset Street. 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 88 Dorset Street was lodged in October 2018 at band D and is valid until October 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 88 Dorset Street. 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 50 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BL2 1HR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 88 Dorset Street 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.
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