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Gilsbrook Cottage, Gilsbrook, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SA

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Gilsbrook Cottage

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

Gilsbrook Cottage is a detached house in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7SA). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Oct 2014
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Gilsbrook Cottage, Gilsbrook, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Gilsbrook Cottage has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Gilsbrook Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Gilsbrook Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

BL6 7EF

4 bed2 bath
£269k

1 2 Mill Hill Cottages, Rivington Lane, Rivington

BL6 7SP

£268k

1 Ansdell Road, Horwich

BL6 7HJ

£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
£454k

1 Berwyn Close, Horwich

BL6 7BW

4 bed3 bath
£484k

1 Crown Lane, Horwich

BL6 7QL

4 bed3 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

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

1.0 km

Rivington & Blackrod High School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Rivington and Blackrod High School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL6 7SA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Gilsbrook Cottage, Gilsbrook, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.