What kind of home is 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE last sold for £170,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in October 2016, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2016 and August 2020, 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE rose from £110,000 to £170,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +12.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5HE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE in?

1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE sits in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

Police records around 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE 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 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The closest primary school to 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School (174m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is Hill Lane, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HE

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Blackhorse Avenue

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

1 Blackhorse Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5HE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 21.8% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £170,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE44toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blackhorse Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£170,000

Growth on file: 12.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2020Most recent
£170,000
+54.5%over 3 years
12 October 2016
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5HE: £174,950 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 5HE

On the street

Versus other Blackhorse Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Blackhorse Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,024

Street avg £1,837

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£198k

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BL6 5AH

2 bed

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1 Bank Houses, Blackrod

BL6 5DS

2 bed

£220k

1 Coniston Road, Blackrod

BL6 5DW

3 bed

£230k

1 Bond Close, Horwich

BL6 5PZ

3 bed1 bath

£100k

1 Angelbank, Horwich

BL6 5GX

2 bed2 bath

£237k

1 Axholme Court, Horwich

BL6 5HQ

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Chorley Road, Blackrod

BL6 5JR

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

0.1 km

Hill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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