What kind of home is 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL last change hands?

1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL last sold for £76,000 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 8LL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL in?

1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL sits in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

Police records around 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL 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.

What schools are near 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

The closest primary school to 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL is St Stephen's CofE Primary School (663m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (419m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL is South Avenue, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 991m away.

Does 1 Elm Road, BL4 8LL have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.84 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 53.57 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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1 Elm Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Elm Road

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

1 Elm Road is a semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8LL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

It hasn't traded since May 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 147.4% above the 2008 sale of £76,000.

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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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Elm Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Elm Road 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£76,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 May 2008Most recent
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 8LL: £75,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in BL4 8LL

On the street

Versus other Elm Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Elm Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,086

Street avg £1,187

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Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£188k

1 Barrett Avenue, Kearsley

BL4 8DR

3 bed

£191k

1 Clifton Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DL

2 bed

£193k

1 Bank Top View, Kearsley

BL4 8DT

3 bed

£196k

1 Alexandra Road, Kearsley

BL4 8NW

3 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Albion Street, Kearsley

BL4 8NN

£173k

1 Cypress Grove, Kearsley

BL4 8DZ

£208k

1 Derwent Drive, Kearsley

BL4 8PP

£218k

1 Barnes Terrace, Kearsley

BL4 8DU

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

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

South Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kearsley Academy. 38 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 8LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Elm Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8LL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.