What kind of home is 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT sell for?

6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT last sold for £178,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,500 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and October 2023, 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT rose from £62,500 to £178,000, a change of £115,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL11 2XT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT use?

The latest EPC at 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT in?

6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT sits in Rochdale. It falls within the OL11 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

Police records around 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

The closest primary school to 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT is St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (568m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hopwood Hall College (2.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT?

The closest bus stop to 6 Bowden Close, OL11 2XT is Thornham New Road, 224m away. The nearest rail option is Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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6 Bowden Close, Rochdale, OL11 2XT

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Bowden Close

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

6 Bowden Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rochdale (OL11 2XT). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 17.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 124.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £178,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bowden Close, Rochdale, OL11 2XT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Bowden Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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 Bowden Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£178,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2023Most recent
£178,000
+184.8%over 22 years
29 July 2001
£62,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL11 2XT: £131,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in OL11 2XT

On the street

Versus other Bowden Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Bowden Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,580

Street avg £1,993

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.7 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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rochdale district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Thornham New Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL11 2XT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL11 2XT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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