What kind of home is 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL sell for?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL last sold for £499,995 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL had any planning applications?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL has council approval for an extension granted in March 2025 under ref. 71542. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL 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 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL in?

2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL sits in Bury. It falls within the BL8 postcode district.

Is 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 69% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

The closest primary school to 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL is Lowercroft Primary School (678m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Elton High School (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bentham Close, BL8 3DL is Wrigglesworth Close, 276m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bentham Close, Bury, BL8 3DL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bentham Close

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

2 Bentham Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bury (BL8 3DL). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £588,000 is 17.6% above the 2022 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2022 at £499,995. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%65%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bentham Close, Bury, BL8 3DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Bentham Close, Bury, BL8 3DL

1decisions1extensions1nearby

Mar 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Alterations to existing rear extension
Reference
71542
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£588,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£499,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 July 2022Most recent
£499,995

Median price across the last 1 sales in BL8 3DL: £347,500 (2013–2013).

Nearby sales in BL8 3DL

1 Bentham Close, Bury, BL8 3DL
Sold Oct 2013
£347,500

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wrigglesworth Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Lowercroft Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL8 3DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 3DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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Common questions

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