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9 Houghton Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JX

UPRN:10070931900Detached HouseBeds -Built 2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T09:00:59.700574+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
9 Houghton Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

9 Houghton Fold earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Walkability is limited (58/100). 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 coverageHM 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 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
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Investment Score
No data
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Crime Score
No data
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 31
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-17.3%
3y Growth+1.6%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£495,995 (2023-07-21)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BL5 3JX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 01757/26
    ERECTION OF TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMPRISING 6 SELF CONTAINED FLATS
    Pending
  • 01636/26
    VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 (APPROVED PLANS) HOUSE TYPE B PLOT 6 ONLY, PLOT 8 HOUSE TYPE B, PLOT 9 HOUSE TYPE C, PLOT 10 HOUSE TYPE ON APPLICATION 18950/24
    Pending
  • 01622/26
    PRUNING OF 1 NO. SYCAMORE AND ASH
    Conditions

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership67.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-07-21
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,409
Population Density-
Owner Occupied69%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 63%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St George's CofE Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding
  • Eatock Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Outstanding

5 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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