What type of property is 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP sell for?

5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP last sold for £190,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and January 2024, 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP rose from £86,000 to £190,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 8PP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP had any planning applications?

5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

5 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.

Where is 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP located?

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

Which schools serve 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is Beech Avenue, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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5 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Derwent Drive

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

5 Derwent Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2008. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 13.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it's 27.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 17 EPCs). Last sale on file: £190,000 in January 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE40toD65

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP

1decisions1extensions2documents3nearby

Jul 2008
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
INSTALLATION OF DORMERS TO FRONT AND REAR
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
80451/08
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Derwent Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£190,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2024Most recent
£190,000
+120.9%over 10 years
24 October 2013
£86,000

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 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Derwent Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,879

Street avg £2,169

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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£174k

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Area

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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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