What kind of home is 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET last change hands?

1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET last sold for £120,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in June 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

Across 3 sales between June 2006 and March 2024, 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET rose from £95,000 to £120,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

The current EPC rating for 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 6ET. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET use?

The latest EPC at 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET 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 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET in?

1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Is 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET 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 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

The closest primary school to 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET is Chorley New Road Primary Academy (288m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's RC High School (344m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

The closest bus stop to 1 Essex Street, BL6 6ET is The Heights, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Essex Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6ET

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Essex Street

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

1 Essex Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 6ET). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 40.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 67.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £120,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

May 2026from Feb 2024

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Essex Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Essex Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

1 Essex Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2024Most recent
£120,000
+27.7%over 8 years
5 February 2016
£94,000
-1.1%over 9 years
27 June 2006
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 6ET: £135,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in BL6 6ET

On the street

Versus other Essex Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Essex Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £1,620

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

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3 bed

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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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Heights — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chorley New Road Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL6 6ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 6ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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