What kind of home is 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is a detached house.

When did 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF last change hands?

13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF last sold for £120,000 in July 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 7EF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF use?

The latest EPC at 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF in?

13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

Is 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF 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 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

The closest primary school to 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is Beacon Primary School (509m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (908m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

The closest bus stop to 13 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is Pennine Close, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Douglas Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Douglas Close

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

13 Douglas Close is a detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7EF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since July 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 sits 96.7% above the 2001 sale of £120,000. At 76 m² it's 21.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Mar 2024

Current Certificate

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 March 2024

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Douglas Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Douglas Close 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.

13 Douglas Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 July 2001Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 7EF: £190,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BL6 7EF

On the street

Versus other Douglas Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 13 Douglas Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,579

Street avg £2,183

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£235k

1 Ardley Road, Horwich

BL6 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Cheviot Close, Horwich

BL6 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£219k

1 Carr Road, Horwich

BL6 7LP

3 bed1 bath

£217k

1 Beaumont Road, Horwich

BL6 7BG

£263k

1 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, Rivington

BL6 7SH

£268k

1 Ansdell Road, Horwich

BL6 7HJ

£269k

1 2 Mill Hill Cottages, Rivington Lane, Rivington

BL6 7SP

£201k

1 Beaumont Avenue, Horwich

BL6 7BQ

3 bed1 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

0.1 km

Pennine Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Beacon Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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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 7EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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