Hamers Barn, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
About Hamers Barn
Hamers Barn is a four-bedroom detached house in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7RT). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70).
Held since October 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £720,000 is 18% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Hamers Barn has an approved rear extension on the planning record.
- Jun 2008PorchFullIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of rear porch,
Extension- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 08/00467/FUL
- May 2008ConservatoryFullIn report
Amendment to planning permission 03/00437/FUL for erection of detached garage and rear conservatory with glazed link to house comprising of change from conservatory to stone constructed garden room.
Extension- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 08/00242/FUL
What's in Hamers Barn, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Hamers Barn has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£720,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.3% per year over 13 years.
£610,000
Growth on file: 17.3% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
1 October 2007Most recent
£610,000
+662.5%over 12 years19 January 1995
£80,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL6 7RT: £755,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in BL6 7RT
Pendennis Lodge, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
Sold Sept 2025
£755,000Dryfield House, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
Sold Dec 2019
£1,000,000Red Cot, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
Sold Jul 2019
£465,000Rivington Lodge, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
Sold Aug 2018
£1,150,000Lake Lands, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RT
Sold Aug 2006
£660,000
Everything we know about Hamers Barn, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Dryfield Lane homes
On years held, Hamers Barn stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,466
Street avg £3,098
Floor Area
176 m²
Street avg 252 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 16.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Rivington & Blackrod High School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Rivington and Blackrod High School. 12 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB