What kind of home is 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE last sold for £67,500 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE in?

1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Is 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE 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 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

The closest primary school to 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE is Beacon Primary School (438m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (888m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Douglas Avenue, BL6 7EE is Pennine Close, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Douglas Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Douglas Avenue

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

1 Douglas Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7EE). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 sits 114.8% above the 2012 sale of £67,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£84/sq ft) was about 48.1% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Douglas Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Douglas Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£67,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 February 2012Most recent
£67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 7EE: £220,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 7EE

On the street

Versus other Douglas Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Douglas Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£900

Street avg £2,050

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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.

£201k

1 Beaumont Avenue, Horwich

BL6 7BQ

3 bed1 bath

£219k

1 Carr Road, Horwich

BL6 7LP

3 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Ardley Road, Horwich

BL6 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Cheviot Close, Horwich

BL6 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Catherine Street West, Horwich

BL6 7JY

2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Douglas Close, Horwich

BL6 7EF

4 bed2 bath

£454k

1 Berwyn Close, Horwich

BL6 7BW

4 bed3 bath

£484k

1 Crown Lane, Horwich

BL6 7QL

4 bed3 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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pennine Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Beacon Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL6 7EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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