2 PURBECK DRIVE
BOLTON, LOSTOCK, GREATER MANCHESTER BL6 4JF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
193 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£445,000 Sep 2025
Price per m²
£2,332/m²
Local average
£382,188 (+17.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,148 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Five Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Fabulous Corner Plot Extended to Side & Rear
- Extra Large Conservatory Extension with Option to Knock Through for Open Plan Kitchen
- Private South Facing Rear Garden & Driveway for Multiple Cars
- Converted Garage to Fifth Bedroom - Ideal for Variety of Uses
- Master Bedroom with En-Suite and Walk In Wardrobe
- Modern High Quality Finish - Ready to Move Straight In and Add Cosmetic Touches
- FREEHOLD, Alarm System, Double Glazing, Modern Combi-Boiler & Electric Car Charging Point
- Sought After Lostock Location - Ideal for Access to Bolton School, M61, Middlebrook, Train Links & Horwich/Westhoughton Centre
- Walking Distance to High Rid, Rivington & Popular Walking Routes
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Excellent Condition - Large Conservatory Extension & Converted Garage - Driveway Parking - En-Suite Master Bedroom - Sought After Lostock Location in Quiet Cul-De-Sac
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this five bedroom extended detached property situated on the sought after cul-de-sac Purbeck Drive, Lostock. Sat on a spacious plot the home has been very well looked after by the current owner including regular modernisation, conservatory extension, open plan lounge/diner, converted garage to fifth bedroom and en-suite master. The property is ideal for any growing family looking to move straight in and just put their own stamp on it whilst having the option to knock the kitchen through into the extension to create a fabulous open plan living space.
The home is positioned in the heart of the high calibre Lostock residential area with a number of homes in the immediate area which are high value and attracts buyers seeking the popular local schooling together with the excellent transport infrastructure. Based in the centre of Lostock it is within walking distance to Claypool Primary School and Horwich Train Station with excellent links into Manchester and beyond. It is also only 3 miles from the Ofsted "Excellent" Bolton School. The surrounding area boasts two golf courses and a tennis club, whilst Heaton offers a further variety of sports clubs, pubs and restaurants. Middlebrook Retail Park is less than 2 minutes away whilst the popular bustling town centres of Horwich and Westhoughton with an array of independent shops are within close reach.
The property comprises; large entrance porch leading into the spacious hallway, the converted garage is now being used as a fifth bedroom with storage and external door. The lounge/dining room has been knocked through to create more open plan living with feature fireplace, views to the front and patio doors to the garden. The hallway also has access to the w/c and to the rear of the property is the kitchen with a range of wall and base units with dining area and door into the very large and light conservatory with underfloor heating. There is fantastic potential to knock the two rooms together to create an open plan kitchen with island and separate utility.
Upstairs there is a large landing area with access to the tiled family bathroom and four double bedrooms including the master which has an en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. Externally there is a well sized south facing garden with lawned area with mature shrubs and a separate patio area which receives sun long into the evening and offers excellent privacy and is not overlooked. To the front there is another lawned garden and driveway offering ample off road parking for multiple cars.
The home also benefits from full alarm system, modern combi boiler, uPVC windows throughout and an electric car charging point.
Properties offering this internal space and potential do not come on the market very often in this area of Lostock, viewing is essential to appreciate the size and potential of this fantastic family home. Please call the office to arrange a viewing!
Listed by
Horwich
Regency Estates
Reference: 159601529
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 25/07/2023
Expiry date: 24/07/2033
Current heating cost: £3,038/year
Potential heating cost: £2,654/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,025
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #1740933
Property Details
Street: 2 Purbeck Drive
Town: Lostock
Postcode: BL6 4JF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 31/05/2004
Work Completed: 15/03/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4920223
Property Details
Street: 2 Purbeck Drive
Town: Lostock
Postcode: BL6 4JF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 31/07/2007
Work Completed: 28/06/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/09/2025 (10 months ago) | £445,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 AUSTINS LANE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4NJ | £330,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 3 WINTON GREEN, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JQ | £455,000 | 07/08/2025 | Detached |
| 27 WILSON FOLD AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LS | £365,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 26 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £413,500 | 07/02/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 20 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £351,000 | 11/12/2023 | Detached |
| 5 AINSCOW AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LR | £395,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| 36 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4GF | £525,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 28 CROWBOROUGH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LZ | £445,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 42 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £360,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BARFORD GROVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4NQ | £390,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 47 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £425,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 18 BLANDFORD RISE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JH | £390,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BLANDFORD RISE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JH | £400,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 32 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4GF | £465,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 56 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £430,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| 36 ST LEONARDS AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JE | £315,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| 14 MARSTON CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JL | £398,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached |
| 19 CROWBOROUGH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LZ | £335,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 50 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £375,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 18 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF | £365,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached |
| 68 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4AL | £435,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| 17 AUSTINS LANE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LU | £206,000 | 04/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £388,500 (7 sales)
Area average: £389,933 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bolton. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bolton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bolton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Chorley New Rd/Ox Hey Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Chorley New Rd/Cambridge Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Holland & Barrett | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Asda Opticians | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Horwich Parkway | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Lostock | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Bolton Hospice | 3.0 miles |
| University | University of Bolton | 4.3 miles |
| Hospital | Leigh Health Centre | 5.6 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claypool Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2013 |
| St Joseph's RC High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 19 Mar 2023 |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 May 2020 |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 11 Jan 2018 |
| Lostock Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Outstanding — 13 Jun 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).