What type of property is 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW last sold for £117,500 in January 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW 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.

Where is 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

Police records around 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW 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.

Which schools serve 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

The closest primary school to 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW is Chorley New Road Primary Academy (498m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's RC High School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Armstrong Street, BL6 5PW is Tredgold Street, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Armstrong Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Armstrong Street

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

8 Armstrong Street is a mid-terrace house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5PW). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £117,500 in January 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 10.6% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 111.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromE54toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2017from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Low Energy Lighting

100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Armstrong 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 Armstrong Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£117,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£117,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5PW: £118,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 5PW

On the street

Versus other Armstrong Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Armstrong Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,895

Street avg £1,229

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£129k

1 Armstrong Street, Horwich

BL6 5PW

£141k

1 Bosworth Street, Horwich

BL6 5QL

£147k

1 Bank Houses, Blackrod

BL6 5DS

2 bed

£113k

1 Churchward Square, Horwich

BL6 5UB

£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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Tredgold Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Chorley New Road Primary Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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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 5PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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