What type of property is 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

8 Church Street, BL2 5RT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT last change hands?

8 Church Street, BL2 5RT last sold for £99,000 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £29,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and December 2011, 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT rose from £29,500 to £99,000, a change of £69,500. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

8 Church Street, BL2 5RT has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL2 5RT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

8 Church Street, BL2 5RT 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 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT located?

8 Church Street, BL2 5RT sits in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

The closest primary school to 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT is Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School (221m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton St Catherine's Academy (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Church Street, BL2 5RT is Camden Close, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Church Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RT

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Church Street

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

8 Church Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ainsworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL2 5RT). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 78.8% above the 2011 sale of £99,000. Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 84 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 15 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Feb 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Church Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Church Street 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.

8 Church Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£99,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2011Most recent
£99,000
+45.6%over 10 years
16 August 2001
£68,000
+130.5%over 4 years
22 August 1996
£29,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL2 5RT: £195,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BL2 5RT

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Church Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,179

Street avg £1,724

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Brookfield Avenue

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1 Barnsdale Close, Ainsworth

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bailey Lane

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3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Camden Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL2 5RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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