Property profile

2 Embsay Close

Map showing 2, Embsay Close, Bolton

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Estimated sale price

£370,000

Detached sold in Astley Bridge

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Sept 1998
£112,475Change since last sale: +£257,000 (+228%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearBolton annualised change (detached) since 1998: +5.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £305 per sq ft
£270 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£35 per sq ft (−12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Astley Bridge
£345,000Estimate vs local median: +£24,000 (+7.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area127 m² / 1,367 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection21 Jan 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Sept 1998£112,475-

Local market

Property prices in Astley Bridge

Median price: £195,750
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 202
Typical range (middle 50%): £126K – £259K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £195,750 (about £225 per square foot) in Astley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,663 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£345,000£305
Semi-Detached76£230,000£268
Terraced58£156,750£185
Flats38£105,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Astley Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£80,000£158,000£95,975
2017£235,000£95,000£154,000£97,000
2018£245,000£102,750£166,000£102,500
2019£243,750£92,500£167,500£95,000
2020£275,000£98,000£177,500£107,000
2021£310,000£91,500£200,000£129,475
2022£300,200£100,375£230,500£129,625
2023£330,000£102,000£245,000£135,000
2024£315,000£100,000£235,000£147,000
2025£340,000£105,000£227,500£155,000
2026£317,500£108,750£236,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£139£178£118
2017£204£140£170£115
2018£211£149£178£118
2019£215£143£189£124
2020£248£159£192£135
2021£260£149£216£153
2022£278£152£248£164
2023£293£158£254£172
2024£299£158£260£201
2025£309£164£256£187
2026£304£160£271£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Astley Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 7EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202532, Embsay Close, Bolton, BL1 7EJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£218,000
18 Aug 202532, Oakworth Drive, Bolton, BL1 7BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£224,000
18 Sept 2025111, Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RHTerracedFreehold£140,000
11 Dec 202574, Oldhams Terrace, Bolton, BL1 6RBTerracedFreehold£140,000
23 Jul 202626, Wilkinson Road, Bolton, BL1 7BASemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold90 m²£150,000 (2011)
4, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold104 m²£146,000 (2002)
5 Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold105 m²£190,000 (2018)
6, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold93 m²£150,000 (2014)
7, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold83 m²£240,000 (2020)
8, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold139 m²£278,500 (2017)
10, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold112 m²£235,000 (2017)
11, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold83 m²£170,000 (2014)
14, Embsay Close, BoltonLeasehold140 m²£295,000 (2019)
15, Embsay Close, Bolton-98 m²-

Area insights for BL1 7EJ

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Overview

Postcode BL1 7EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Astley Bridge area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year. The median sale price in Astley Bridge is £195,750 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,250 and £259,375. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barlow Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,714 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting is £38,763 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 7EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting near BL1 7EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 7EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarlow ParkLargeWalking directions to Barlow Park
0.4 miTop FieldSmallWalking directions to Top Field
0.4 miAstley Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Astley Bridge Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
6,202.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.04(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.96(+78%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(-10%)
Public order
5.96(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
71.63%
Indian
43
12.08%
Pakistani
27
7.58%
Other White
9
2.53%
Chinese
6
1.69%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
32.72%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
20.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.66%
No qualifications
22
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
56.56%
Owns outright
35
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.2%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Schools

In the BL1 7EJ postcode area, located within Astley Bridge & Waters Meeting, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BL1 7EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryThornleigh Salesian CollegeVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryHoly Infant and St Anthony RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryHigh Lawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 7EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 7EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOff Licence & General StoresMackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6RHWalking directions to Off Licence & General Stores