What type of property is 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL last sold for £150,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 17 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL located?

8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

The closest primary school to 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (494m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Carlton Close, BL6 5DL is Blackrod Church, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 836m away.

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8 Carlton Close, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5DL

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 8 Carlton Close

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

8 Carlton Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5DL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views, outbuildings and a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 87 m² it's 22.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (113 m² median across 14 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 133.3% above the 2018 sale of £150,000. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Carlton Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2022

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Carlton Close, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Carlton Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Carlton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 May 2018Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5DL: £305,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL6 5DL

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On the street

Versus other Carlton Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Carlton Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,724

Street avg £2,224

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Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Brightwater, Horwich

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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.

Full Bolton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blackrod Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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