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461, Chorley Old Road

BL1 6AH

BOLTON

Current

D

62

Potential

D

65

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BOLTON, BL1 6AH. The property offers 92.9mยฒ (1000 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ860, comprising ยฃ689 for heating, ยฃ87 for hot water, and ยฃ84 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2021 for ยฃ117,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 461, Chorley Old Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this BOLTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ860 are approximately ยฃ940 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 92.9mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BL1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs BOLTON

This property62
Average61
+2% better
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vs BL1

This property62
Average60
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ132/year more than the BOLTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

D(65 points)

Based on assessment dated 4 Feb 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

461, Chorley Old Road

BL1 6AH

BOLTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

92.9 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 65

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

45 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

235 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

4 Feb 2012

marketed sale

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About BOLTON

BOLTON is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in BOLTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The BL1 postcode district contains over 23700 registered properties. Like many BOLTON properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ117,000

6 December 2021

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ32,000(+37.6%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ85,000

17 April 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 37.6% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ689.0/yr

Save ยฃ31/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ87.0/yr

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Lighting

30.0% low energy

ยฃ84.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Church Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขBL1 5RU

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

St Thomas of Canterbury RC School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขBL1 5LH

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Oxford Grove Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBL1 3EJ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โญOutstanding

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBL1 3EJ

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

Devonshire Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขBL1 4ND

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Brownlow Fold Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBL1 3DX

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBL1 3JB

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Smithills School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBL1 6JS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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