What kind of home is 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH is a detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL6 7SH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH in?

2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH sits in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL6 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

Police records around 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH 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.

What schools are near 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

The closest primary school to 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH is Rivington Foundation Primary School (849m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rivington and Blackrod High School (2.6km).

How well connected is 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, BL6 7SH is Village Hall, 779m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Dean Wood Cottages

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

2 Dean Wood Cottages is a detached house in Rivington, Bolton, Bolton (BL6 7SH). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), 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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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromG13toE39

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC 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 2 Dean Wood Cottages, Dean Wood, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dean Wood Cottages 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 Dean Wood Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£180,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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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.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Rivington Foundation Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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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 7SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL6 7SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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