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5 Barn Acre, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BY

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
144 m²
1550 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Barn Acre

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

5 Barn Acre is a four-bedroom detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include notable views and a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 sits 62% above the 2015 sale of £350,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 35.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (October 2015).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2013
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Barn Acre, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Barn Acre has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 5 Barn Acre, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BY

2decisions2extensions4documents6nearby
  1. Apr 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION OVER GARAGE AT SIDE

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    85810/11
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 5 Barn Acre was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 October 2015Most recent

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5BY: £322,500 (2020–2015).

On the street

Versus other Barn Acre homes

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

5 Barn Acre outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £2,007

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 149 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Barn Acre

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Blackrod Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Barn Acre, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.