What kind of home is 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ?

4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ last change hands?

4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ last sold for £168,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and February 2016, 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ rose from £120,000 to £168,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ?

4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 8JQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ?

4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ in?

4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ sits in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ is St Stephen's CofE Primary School (463m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (496m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alderbank Close, BL4 8JQ is South Avenue, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 679m away.

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4 Alderbank Close, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8JQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Alderbank Close

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

4 Alderbank Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 68.5% above the 2016 sale of £168,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alderbank Close, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Alderbank Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

4 Alderbank Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£168,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2016Most recent
£168,000
+40.0%over 10 years
13 October 2005
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 8JQ: £185,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in BL4 8JQ

On the street

Versus other Alderbank Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 4 Alderbank Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,355

Street avg £1,555

On par

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

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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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3 bed1 bath

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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.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Stephen's CofE Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 8JQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 8JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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