What type of property is 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS sell for?

8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS last sold for £149,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and November 2023, 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS rose from £69,000 to £149,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 7TS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS 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 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS located?

8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

Police records around 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Other crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

The closest primary school to 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (214m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (967m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ashby Close, BL4 7TS is John Boste Court, 216m away. The nearest rail option is Moses Gate Rail Station, 555m away.

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8 Ashby Close, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7TS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Ashby Close

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

8 Ashby Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7TS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 20.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £149,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromE49toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ashby Close, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7TS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ashby Close has no planning applications on record.

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6 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 Ashby Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£149,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

7 November 2023Most recent
£149,000
+115.9%over 20 years
17 July 2003
£69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7TS: £126,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in BL4 7TS

On the street

Versus other Ashby Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Ashby Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,099

Street avg £1,821

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

John Boste Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 7TS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 7TS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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