What kind of home is 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR is a semi-detached house.

When did 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR last change hands?

7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR last sold for £305,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in August 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2015 and March 2025, 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR rose from £120,000 to £305,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2015 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR use?

The latest EPC at 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR in?

7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR sits in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

Police records around 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

The closest primary school to 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR is Claypool Primary School (457m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's RC High School (699m).

What transport links are near 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR?

The closest bus stop to 7 Shaftesbury Close, BL6 4AR is Cambridge Road, 92m away. The nearest rail option is Horwich Parkway Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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7 Shaftesbury Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Shaftesbury Close

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

7 Shaftesbury Close is a semi-detached house in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 4AR). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £305,000. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 73% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

7 Shaftesbury Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromG19toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Shaftesbury Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Shaftesbury Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 7 Shaftesbury Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2025Most recent
£305,000
+114.8%over 9 years
11 December 2015
£142,000
+18.3%
3 August 2015
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 4AR: £155,000 (2019–2012).

Nearby sales in BL6 4AR

On the street

Versus other Shaftesbury Close homes

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

Price per m² for 7 Shaftesbury Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,748

Street avg £1,937

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 6.8 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.

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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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cambridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Claypool Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL6 4AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 4AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Shaftesbury Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.