What kind of home is 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH last change hands?

15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH last sold for £140,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £111,995 in June 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

Across 3 sales between June 2014 and April 2024, 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH rose from £111,995 to £140,000, a change of £28,005. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

The current EPC rating for 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in June 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 4GH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH use?

The latest EPC at 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH in?

15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH sits in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

Police records around 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH 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 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

The closest primary school to 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH is Claypool Primary School (730m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's RC High School (789m).

What transport links are near 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Academy Way, BL6 4GH is De Havilland Way, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Horwich Parkway Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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15 Academy Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4GH

EPC BSolar panelsNotable views3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 15 Academy Way

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

15 Academy Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Lostock, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 4GH). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 66 m² this is the 7th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–119 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

At 66 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 47 EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Sold April 2024 for £140,000.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes
LiftYes
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.

15 Academy Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromC80toB81

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Academy Way, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Academy Way 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.

15 Academy Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2024Most recent
£140,000
+27.3%over 5 years
7 December 2018
£110,000
-1.8%over 4 years
26 June 2014
£111,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 4GH: £220,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL6 4GH

On the street

Versus other Academy Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Academy Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,121

Street avg £1,759

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

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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.

£165k

1 Beehive Court, Austins Lane, Lostock

BL6 4LU

2 bed2 bath

£123k

1 Academy Way, Lostock

BL6 4GH

2 bed1 bath

£191k

1 Charnley Grange, Chorley New Road, Lostock

BL6 4NU

2 bed

£278k

1 Acre Wood, Lostock

BL6 4HG

2 bed

£217k

1 Cambridge Road, Lostock

BL6 4AU

3 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Bakers Lane, Lostock

BL6 4GP

3 bed2 bath

£259k

1 Foxhunter Close, Lostock

BL6 4GR

3 bed1 bath

£625k

1 Broadwood, Lostock

BL6 4PD

3 bed2 bath

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

0.2 km

De Havilland Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Claypool Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 4GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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