5 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
About 5 Catherine Street West
5 Catherine Street West is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7JY). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.
Held since June 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 34.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 88.1% above the 2005 sale of £84,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Catherine Street West 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.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 5 Catherine Street West has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.
£158,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 34.1% per year over 5 years.
£84,000
Growth on file: 34.1% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
20 June 2005Most recent
£84,000
30 May 2005
£84,000
+387.0%over 5 years28 January 2000
£17,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 7JY: £136,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in BL6 7JY
18 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
Sold May 2026
£165,00015 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
Sold Aug 2024
£105,00039 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
Sold May 2023
£136,0004 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
Sold Jan 2023
£167,50024 Catherine Street West, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7JY
Sold Dec 2021
£145,000
Versus other Catherine Street West homes
On years held, 5 Catherine Street West stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,448
Street avg £1,693
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lever Park Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Beacon Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB







