What kind of home is 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD last change hands?

3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD last sold for £360,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and February 2022, 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD rose from £250,000 to £360,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 5QD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD in?

3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

Police records around 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD 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 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

The closest primary school to 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD is St Catherine's CofE Primary School (311m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Avonhead Close, BL6 5QD is Avondale Close, 138m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 710m away.

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3 Avonhead Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Avonhead Close

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

3 Avonhead Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5QD). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 70). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 20.6% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 62% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2022 for £360,000. 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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 September 2030

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Avonhead Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Avonhead Close has no planning applications on record.

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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

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£360,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

25 February 2022Most recent
£360,000
+44.0%over 16 years
4 March 2005
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5QD: £300,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in BL6 5QD

On the street

Versus other Avonhead Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 3 Avonhead Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,791

Street avg £2,274

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Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 121 m²

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Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 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.

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1 Barn Acre, Blackrod

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£220k

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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.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Avondale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Catherine's CofE Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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