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5 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 5 Balmoral Close

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

5 Balmoral Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 6NU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 sits 112.1% above the 2012 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 21.7% below the postcode norm. At 83 m² it's 28.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 5 EPCs). Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE45toD63
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Balmoral Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Balmoral Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2012Most recent

    £140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 6NU: £220,000 (2023–2017).

On the street

Versus other Balmoral Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Balmoral Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,687

Street avg £2,823

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Balmoral Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£218k

1 Buckingham Avenue, Horwich

BL6 6NR

2 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Bentley Brook Close, Horwich

BL6 6TR

2 bed2 bath
£169k

1 Brunswick Avenue, Horwich

BL6 6NJ

2 bed1 bath
£161k

1 Bottom O Th Moor, Horwich

BL6 6QF

2 bed
£326k

1 Broadway, Horwich

BL6 6BY

3 bed
£146k

1 Brazley Avenue, Horwich

BL6 6LE

2 bed1 bath
£255k

1 Evans Street, Horwich

BL6 6AF

3 bed1 bath
£132k

1 Abernethy Court, Abernethy Street, Horwich

BL6 6FY

2 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.
Full Bolton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gloucester Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's RC Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 6NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL6 6NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 6NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.