What type of property is Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX is a detached house.

When did Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX last change hands?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX last sold for £450,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX have?

The current EPC rating for Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 7RX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX heated?

The latest EPC at Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX is in council tax band E.

Where is Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX located?

Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX sits in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district in Lancashire.

Which schools serve Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

The closest primary school to Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX is Beacon Primary School (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (364m).

What is the nearest station to Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX?

The closest bus stop to Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX is Rivington & Blackrod High School, 466m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RX

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Beech Cottage

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

Beech Cottage is a detached house in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7RX). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Beech Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD58

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2021
Outline
In report
Application for a certificate of lawful development for a proposed mobile field shelter
Agent
LMP Ltd.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/00660/CLPUD
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Jul 2021
OutbuildingOutline
In report
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed detached outbuilding (stables and tack room)
Agent
LMP Ltd.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
21/00581/CLPUD
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What's in Beech Cottage, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RX's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2017Most recent
£450,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in BL6 7RX: £456,250 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in BL6 7RX

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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.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Rivington & Blackrod High School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rivington and Blackrod High School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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