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8 Cow Lees, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EG

UPRN:100010867393Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-06T13:02:46.197208+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:16:25.614861+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T12:58:19.677787+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T07:53:43.226126+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T07:18:34.289473+00:00)
8 Cow Lees, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EG

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£328,000
£312k - £345kHigh
Estimate
£328k
Range
£312k – £345k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
5.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Cow Lees earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Walkability is limited (60/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021HM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
-
Crime Score
No data
Walkability
60/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 37
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£328,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield5.67%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.6%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2015-01-30)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BL5 3EG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 01986/26
    ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
    Pending
  • 01839/26
    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (S192) FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL USE OF THE PROPERTY (CLASS C3) AS A PRIVATE HIRE SINGLE OPERATOR TAXI BASE FOR 1 VEHICLE
    Approved
  • 01737/26
    NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 94696/15 TO AMEND WORDING OF CONDITION 25 (APPROVED PLANS) TO PROVIDE REVISED GATES TO PARKING COURTS TO PLOTS 25, 26, 56, 57, 99, 100, 221, 222, AND PEDESTRIAN GATE TO PLOT 55
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership67.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-01-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
22 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,409
Population Density4,977 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Thomas CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Gates Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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