What type of property is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA is a 6-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA last change hands?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA last sold for £675,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,033 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and December 2023, 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA rose from £168,033 to £675,000, a change of £506,967. That works out to roughly +10.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (2,002 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA heated?

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

What planning history does 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA have?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey rear extension granted in March 2024 under ref. 17426/23. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA located?

4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA sits in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Is 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA 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.

Which schools serve 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

The closest primary school to 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA is Lostock Primary School (240m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ladybridge High School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA?

The closest rail stop to 4 Bessybrook Close, BL6 4EA is Lostock Rail Station, 114m away. The nearest bus option is Heaton Road, 332m away.

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4 Bessybrook Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4EA

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

186 m²

2002 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Bessybrook Close

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

4 Bessybrook Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 4EA). It has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (around 2002 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Sold December 2023 for £675,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms5

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

4 Bessybrook Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jun 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bessybrook Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 4 Bessybrook Close.

4 applications on record at 4 Bessybrook Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4EA

4decisions1extensions24documents1nearby

Aug 2010
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
PRUNING OF ONE ASH TREE.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
84587/10
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ExtensionMar 2024Decision
Tree WorksSept 2013Decision

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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.

4 Bessybrook Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£675,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2023Most recent
£675,000
+301.7%over 14 years
13 November 2009
£168,033

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 4EA: £429,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in BL6 4EA

On the street

Versus other Bessybrook Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Bessybrook Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,629

Street avg £2,839

Strongly above

Floor Area

186 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lostock Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lostock Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 4EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

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