What kind of home is 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5PL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL in?

8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

Police records around 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL 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 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

The closest primary school to 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL is St Mary's RC Primary School (550m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's RC High School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barlow Street, BL6 5PL is Barlow Street, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

8 Barlow Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 8 Barlow Street

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

8 Barlow Street is a mid-terrace house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5PL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 67 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 25 EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Barlow Street

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD67toE53

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2021from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromE53toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barlow Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barlow Street 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.

8 Barlow Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5PL: £155,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 5PL

On the street

Versus other Barlow Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Barlow Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Barlow Street

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£129k

1 Armstrong Street, Horwich

BL6 5PW

£141k

1 Bosworth Street, Horwich

BL6 5QL

£113k

1 Churchward Square, Horwich

BL6 5UB

£147k

1 Bank Houses, Blackrod

BL6 5DS

2 bed

£152k

1 Chapel Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AH

2 bed

£100k

1 Angelbank, Horwich

BL6 5GX

2 bed2 bath

£172k

1 Barlow Street, Horwich

BL6 5PL

3 bed2 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.

Full Bolton report

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barlow Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary's RC Primary School. 9 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 5PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Barlow Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.