What type of property is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX sell for?

1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX last sold for £137,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,500 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and March 2013, 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX rose from £59,500 to £137,000, a change of £77,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX located?

1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX sits in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

The closest primary school to 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX is Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School (313m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barnsdale Close, BL2 5QX is Tommy Lane, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barnsdale Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5QX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Barnsdale Close

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

1 Barnsdale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 5QX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 73% above the 2013 sale of £137,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 24.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE46toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barnsdale Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barnsdale Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

1 Barnsdale Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£137,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2013Most recent
£137,000
+130.3%over 13 years
16 September 1999
£59,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5QX: £145,000 (2023–2002).

Nearby sales in BL2 5QX

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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.

Full Bolton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tommy Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL2 5QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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