What kind of home is 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is a semi-detached house.

What did 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP sell for?

20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP last sold for £180,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 8PP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP use?

The latest EPC at 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP 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.

Which area is 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP in?

20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP sits in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Is 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP 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 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest primary school to 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is Spindle Point Primary School (318m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest bus stop to 20 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is Beech Avenue, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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20 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Derwent Drive

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

20 Derwent Drive is a semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 26.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 92.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £180,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD66toE51

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Derwent Drive 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.

20 Derwent Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 8PP: £198,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BL4 8PP

On the street

Versus other Derwent Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Derwent Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,051

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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.

£223k

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1 Barnes Terrace, Kearsley

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1 Derwent Drive, Kearsley

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£196k

1 Alexandra Road, Kearsley

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£193k

1 Bank Top View, Kearsley

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3 bed

£191k

1 Clifton Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DL

2 bed

£188k

1 Barrett Avenue, Kearsley

BL4 8DR

3 bed

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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Spindle Point Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 8PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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