What kind of home is 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

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

What did 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP sell for?

6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP last sold for £198,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The current EPC rating for 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP use?

The latest EPC at 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

6 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 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP in?

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

What schools are near 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP?

The closest bus stop to 6 Derwent Drive, BL4 8PP is Beech Avenue, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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6 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Derwent Drive

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

6 Derwent Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8PP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

A recent sale: £198,000 in January 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 37.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE42toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

29%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Derwent Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£198,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2025Most recent
£198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 8PP: £190,000 (2024–2022).

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.

Years Held for 6 Derwent Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,415

Street avg £2,202

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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.

£200k

1 Clifton Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DL

2 bed

£136k

1 Clough Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DG

2 bed

£357k

1 Corrie Crescent, Kearsley

BL4 8RP

2 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Barton Street, Farnworth

BL4 8BW

2 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Alexandra Road, Kearsley

BL4 8NW

3 bed1 bath

£190k

1 Barnes Terrace, Kearsley

BL4 8DU

3 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Barrett Avenue, Kearsley

BL4 8DR

3 bed

£174k

1 Bank Top View, Kearsley

BL4 8DT

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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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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