What type of property is 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in September 2025 under ref. 20779/25. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU located?

1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

The closest primary school to 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (615m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Fryent Close, BL6 5BU is Blackrod Church, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 684m away.

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1a, Fryent Close, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 72 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

1a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD62toE49

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Fryent Close, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
DEMOLITION OF DETACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE.
Agent
Ronson Building Design Ltd
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20779/25
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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5BU: £272,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 5BU

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On the street

Versus other Fryent Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blackrod Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL6 5BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

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