5 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
About 5 Balmoral Close
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 £294,000 sits 110% 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 13 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
5 Balmoral Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Balmoral Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£294,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£140,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
7 December 2012Most recent
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 6NU: £220,000 (2023–2017).
Nearby sales in BL6 6NU
6 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
Sold Nov 2023
£358,0009 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
Sold Apr 2023
£540,0002 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
Sold Mar 2021
£220,00010 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
Sold Feb 2017
£170,0008 Balmoral Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6NU
Sold Dec 2013
£170,000
Everything we know about 5 Balmoral Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Balmoral Close homes
On price per m², 5 Balmoral Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,687
Street avg £2,823
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Gloucester Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Mary's RC Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB