What type of property is 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF is a detached house.

What did 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF sell for?

2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF last sold for £310,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in January 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 7RF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF located?

2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF sits in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

Police records around 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF 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.

Which schools serve 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

The closest primary school to 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF is St Catherine's CofE Primary School (503m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alderbank, BL6 7RF is Hilton Avenue, 89m away. The nearest rail option is Blackrod Rail Station, 932m away.

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2 Alderbank, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Alderbank

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

2 Alderbank is a detached house in Horwich, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7RF). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £310,000. At 101 m² it sits well below the postcode median (171 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 15.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 133.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2023

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alderbank, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alderbank 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.

2 Alderbank changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 December 2025Most recent
£310,000
31 January 2025
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 7RF: £222,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in BL6 7RF

On the street

Versus other Alderbank homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Alderbank outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,069

Street avg £1,896

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£313k

1 Douglas Close, Horwich

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Berwyn Close, Horwich

BL6 7BW

4 bed3 bath

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1 2 Mill Hill Cottages, Rivington Lane, Rivington

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£268k

1 Ansdell Road, Horwich

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£484k

1 Crown Lane, Horwich

BL6 7QL

4 bed3 bath

£263k

1 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, Rivington

BL6 7SH

£240k

1 Cheviot Close, Horwich

BL6 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Ardley Road, Horwich

BL6 7EG

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hilton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Catherine's CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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