What type of property is 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ last change hands?

7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ last sold for £185,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1998 and May 2024, 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ rose from £60,000 to £185,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ located?

7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ sits in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

The closest primary school to 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ is Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School (222m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bankfield Close, BL2 5QZ is Tommy Lane, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bankfield Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5QZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Bankfield Close

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

7 Bankfield Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 5QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 12.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £185,000.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

7 Bankfield Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jun 2017

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromF33toE40

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bankfield Close, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bankfield 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.

7 Bankfield Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£185,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2024Most recent
£185,000
+42.3%over 19 years
15 July 2004
£130,000
+116.7%over 5 years
27 November 1998
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5QZ: £180,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BL2 5QZ

On the street

Versus other Bankfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Bankfield Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,643

Street avg £2,220

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£186k

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1 Brantfell Grove

BL2 5LY

2 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Bury Old Road, Ainsworth

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed2 bath

£238k

1 Bradley Fold Road, Ainsworth

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2 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Brookfield Avenue

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Tommy Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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