What type of property is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is a detached house.

What did 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW sell for?

3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW last sold for £300,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in December 2008, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

Across 2 sales between December 2008 and July 2010, 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW rose from £300,000 to £300,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,365 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL7 9LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW located?

3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW sits in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

Police records around 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Anti social behaviour makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest primary school to 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is Eagley Infant School (309m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turton School (711m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is Windy Harbour Lane, 241m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 769m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

127 m²

1365 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 3 Dovecote Close

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

3 Dovecote Close is a detached house in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9LW). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1365 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2010) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from May 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since July 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £449,000 is 49.7% above the 2010 sale price.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dovecote Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Dovecote Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 May 2020

Current Certificate

May 2010

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 May 2020

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dovecote Close 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.

3 Dovecote Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£449,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2010)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 July 2010Most recent
£300,000
12 December 2008
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL7 9LW: £425,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in BL7 9LW

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Dovecote Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,366

Street avg £3,161

Below

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dovecote Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£450k

1 Bridge Mill, Threadfold Way

BL7 9DU

4 bed3 bath

£438k

1 Conningsby Close, Bromley Cross

BL7 9NY

£409k

1 Conisber Close, Egerton

BL7 9XN

2 bed2 bath

£393k

1 Alder Grove, Bromley Cross

BL7 9YL

3 bed2 bath

£562k

1 Cousin Fields, Bromley Cross

BL7 9YQ

4 bed4 bath

£350k

1 Briggs Fold Cottages, Egerton

BL7 9PJ

£601k

1 Bridle Dell, Egerton

BL7 9QW

5 bed

£320k

1 Dewhurst Clough Road, Egerton

BL7 9TY

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

14/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Windy Harbour Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Eagley Infant School. 19 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 BL7 9LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL7 9LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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 3 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.