What type of property is 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL?

24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL last change hands?

24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL last sold for £148,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL?

24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL?

24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL is in council tax band C.

Where is 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL located?

24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL?

The closest primary school to 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL is St Catherine's CofE Primary School (453m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL?

The closest bus stop to 24 Ashness Close, BL6 5RL is Avondale Close, 109m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 729m away.

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24 Ashness Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5RL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Ashness Close

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

24 Ashness Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5RL). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 64.2% above the 2015 sale of £148,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 16.6% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Ashness Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Ashness Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

24 Ashness Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£148,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 July 2015Most recent
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 5RL: £230,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BL6 5RL

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On the street

Versus other Ashness Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 24 Ashness Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,873

Street avg £2,501

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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£187k

1 Barlow Street, Horwich

BL6 5PL

3 bed2 bath

£180k

1 Chorley Road, Blackrod

BL6 5JR

3 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod

BL6 5HE

2 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Brown Street, Blackrod

BL6 5AS

2 bed1 bath

£340k

1 Avonhead Close, Horwich

BL6 5QD

4 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.

Full Bolton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Avondale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 5RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 5RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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