What kind of home is 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW sell for?

4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW last sold for £425,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £150,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and August 2021, 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW rose from £150,000 to £425,000, a change of £275,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL7 9LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW had any planning applications?

4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW has council approval for front extension granted in April 2015 under ref. 93608/15. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW in?

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

What schools are near 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

What transport links are near 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is Windy Harbour Lane, 241m away. The nearest rail option is Bromley Cross Rail Station, 769m away.

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

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Dovecote Close

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

4 Dovecote Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9LW). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

Last sale on file: £425,000 in August 2021. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 168 m² it's 29.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (130 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £523,000 is 23.1% above the 2021 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

4 Dovecote Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from May 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Dovecote Close has an approved front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 4 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW

1decisions1extensions13documents1nearby

Apr 2015
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY PORCH/BAY EXTENSION AND CANOPY TO FRONT INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF BI-FOLDING DOORS AT REAR
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
93608/15
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£523,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£425,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2021Most recent
£425,000
+28.8%over 6 years
23 October 2014
£330,000
+32.0%over 11 years
5 June 2003
£249,950
+66.6%over 6 years
9 January 1997
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL7 9LW: £359,950 (2023–2010).

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 floor area, 4 Dovecote Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,530

Street avg £3,120

On par

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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