What kind of home is 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

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

What did 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW sell for?

6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW last sold for £515,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £317,500 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and November 2023, 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW rose from £317,500 to £515,000, a change of £197,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW use?

The latest EPC at 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

6 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 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW in?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest primary school to 6 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 is the nearest station to 6 Dovecote Close, BL7 9LW?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Dovecote Close

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

6 Dovecote Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Bolton (BL7 9LW). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 73.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £515,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Dovecote Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

Latest sale on 6 Dovecote Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£528,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£515,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2023Most recent
£515,000
+62.2%over 10 years
22 March 2013
£317,500

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.

6 Dovecote Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,931

Street avg £2,770

Strongly above

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 145 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bolton report

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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.

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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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