What kind of home is 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

The current EPC rating for 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF use?

The latest EPC at 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF 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 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF in?

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

How safe is the area around 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

Police records around 26 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 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

The closest primary school to 26 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.

How well connected is 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF?

The closest bus stop to 26 Douglas Close, BL6 7EF is Pennine Close, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Douglas Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Douglas Close

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

26 Douglas Close is a semi-detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7EF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Douglas Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 Douglas Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£219k

1 Carr Road, Horwich

BL6 7LP

3 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Ardley Road, Horwich

BL6 7EG

3 bed1 bath

£217k

1 Beaumont Road, Horwich

BL6 7BG

£240k

1 Cheviot Close, Horwich

BL6 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£201k

1 Beaumont Avenue, Horwich

BL6 7BQ

3 bed1 bath

£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

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

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Common questions

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