What was the last sold price for 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET last sold for £98,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and July 2005, 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET rose from £45,000 to £98,000, a change of £53,000. That works out to roughly +29.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

9 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 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET in?

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

Is 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

How well connected is 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET?

The closest bus stop to 9 Essex Street, BL6 6ET is The Heights, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Essex Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6ET

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Overview

About 9 Essex Street

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

9 Essex Street is a property in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 6ET). It has council tax band B.

Held since July 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.6% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Essex Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Last sold (2005)

£98,000

Growth on file: 29.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2005Most recent
£98,000
+117.8%over 2 years
15 July 2002
£45,000

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

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Area

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Crime

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 6ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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