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

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

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

5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE last sold for £166,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE?

5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

5 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 5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE in?

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

Is 5 Blackhorse Avenue, BL6 5HE in a safe area?

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

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

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

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

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5 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5HE

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Blackhorse Avenue

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

5 Blackhorse Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackrod, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5HE). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 15.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2022 for £166,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 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

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£166,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2022Most recent
£166,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5HE: £174,950 (2025–2020).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Blackhorse Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,213

Street avg £1,816

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

1 Brown Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AS

2 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod

BL6 5HE

2 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Chapel Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AH

2 bed

£147k

1 Bank Houses, Blackrod

BL6 5DS

2 bed

£180k

1 Chorley Road, Blackrod

BL6 5JR

3 bed2 bath

£100k

1 Angelbank, Horwich

BL6 5GX

2 bed2 bath

£172k

1 Barlow Street, Horwich

BL6 5PL

3 bed2 bath

£220k

1 Coniston Road, Blackrod

BL6 5DW

3 bed

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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