Sold STC Flat

124 VALLEY MILL

BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL7 9DY

1 beds 1 baths 62 m² Listed 22 May 2025 (-465d)

£125,000

Reduced on 27 Aug 2025

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BL7 9DY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 124 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL7 9DY |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £122,500 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/06/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £285/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,665

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- E (£10)
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8002-3194-3829-4996-3613)

## Description

**The Apartment**

Inside, there’s a spacious double bedroom, a bathroom with both bath and shower, and a bright, open-plan living area that feels welcoming from the moment you step in. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, along with integrated appliances.

You’ll also benefit from useful storage space and an allocated parking spot.

**The Location**

Valley Mill is set within the picturesque Eagley Mills development, a peaceful and well-kept part of Eagley in north Bolton. Surrounded by green space and just a short walk from the edge of the West Pennine Moors, the area is perfect for those who enjoy countryside walks while still wanting to be close to local amenities. Eagley itself has a lovely community feel, with independent cafés, pubs, and good schools nearby. Excellent transport links make commuting into Bolton, Manchester, or beyond easy, while the quiet, conservation-area setting gives the place a calm and tucked-away feel.

If you're looking for low-maintenance living in a charming setting, this could be the perfect spot to call home.

EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold,

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/162324410/1983219) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/162324410/1983220) - EPC Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 124 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £122,500 | 24/04/2026 | Flat |
| 124 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £112,500 | 17/10/2008 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BROOK MILL 212 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £130,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 107 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £140,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 208 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £175,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 305 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £170,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| THE SCHOOL HOUSE APARTMENT 15 SCHOOL STREET, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DS | £130,001 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 306 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £146,500 | 02/10/2023 | Flat |
| BRIDGE MILL 1 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DU | £455,000 | 30/08/2023 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 412 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £240,000 | 31/05/2023 | Flat |
| 24 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX | £104,000 | 26/04/2023 | Flat |
| 67 HIGHER RIDINGS, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9XS | £117,875 | 15/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 126 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £151,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 405 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £235,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 116 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £175,500 | 25/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 318 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £260,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 3 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £195,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 201 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £185,000 | 25/07/2022 | Flat |
| 2 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX | £110,000 | 13/07/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 305 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £180,000 | 11/07/2022 | Flat |
| 23 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX | £89,950 | 01/06/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 302 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £156,000 | 06/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 11 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £115,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 8 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £230,000 | 03/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 109 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £160,000 | 17/02/2022 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 106 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £159,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 210 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £172,500 | 20/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 108 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £185,000 | 13/12/2021 | Flat |
| THE SCHOOL HOUSE APARTMENT 12 SCHOOL STREET, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DS | £180,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 301 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £144,000 | 15/11/2021 | Flat |
| BROOK MILL 406 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW | £175,000 | 10/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 115 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £196,500 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 107 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY | £149,000 | 21/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £172,364 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £175,791 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £151,611 (9 Flat, BL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bolton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £796/mo
- **Realistic:** £884/mo
- **Optimistic:** £972/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,400

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,016/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -0.8%
- **10y growth:** 0.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

62 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£122,500 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£2,016/m²

Local average

£151,611 (-17.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,303 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Heating: Electric, Double glazing
Parking: Off street, Private
Listed property: No

Description

Tucked away in the beautiful and historic Valley Mill development in Eagley, this stylish one-bedroom apartment offers a lovely blend of character and modern living. Set on the first floor, it’s ready to move into with no onward chain.
The Apartment
Inside, there’s a spacious double bedroom, a bathroom with both bath and shower, and a bright, open-plan living area that feels welcoming from the moment you step in. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, along with integrated appliances.
You’ll also benefit from useful storage space and an allocated parking spot.

The Location
Valley Mill is set within the picturesque Eagley Mills development, a peaceful and well-kept part of Eagley in north Bolton. Surrounded by green space and just a short walk from the edge of the West Pennine Moors, the area is perfect for those who enjoy countryside walks while still wanting to be close to local amenities. Eagley itself has a lovely community feel, with independent cafés, pubs, and good schools nearby. Excellent transport links make commuting into Bolton, Manchester, or beyond easy, while the quiet, conservation-area setting gives the place a calm and tucked-away feel.
If you're looking for low-maintenance living in a charming setting, this could be the perfect spot to call home.
EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold,

Listed by

Bolton

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 162324410

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/06/2019

Expiry date: 10/06/2029

Current heating cost: £285/year

Potential heating cost: £228/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,665

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Certificate

Price history

9% since 2008

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/04/2026 (4 months ago)	£122,500	+8.9%
Sold	17/10/2008 (17 years ago)	£112,500	—

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
BROOK MILL 212 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£130,000	28/11/2025	Flat
BROOK MILL 107 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£140,000	28/11/2025	Flat
BROOK MILL 208 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£175,000	20/12/2023	Flat
BROOK MILL 305 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£170,000	24/11/2023	Flat
THE SCHOOL HOUSE APARTMENT 15 SCHOOL STREET, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DS	£130,001	13/10/2023	Flat
Same street 306 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£146,500	02/10/2023	Flat
BRIDGE MILL 1 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DU	£455,000	30/08/2023	Flat
BROOK MILL 412 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£240,000	31/05/2023	Flat
24 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX	£104,000	26/04/2023	Flat
67 HIGHER RIDINGS, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9XS	£117,875	15/12/2022	Flat
Same street 126 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£151,000	30/11/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 405 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£235,000	18/11/2022	Flat
Same street 116 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£175,500	25/08/2022	Flat
Same street 318 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£260,000	04/08/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 3 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£195,000	29/07/2022	Flat
Same street 201 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£185,000	25/07/2022	Flat
2 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX	£110,000	13/07/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 305 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£180,000	11/07/2022	Flat
23 SPENCERS WOOD, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9BX	£89,950	01/06/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 302 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£156,000	06/05/2022	Flat
Same street 11 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£115,000	25/03/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 8 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£230,000	03/03/2022	Flat
Same street 109 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£160,000	17/02/2022	Flat
BROOK MILL 106 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£159,000	16/02/2022	Flat
Same street 210 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£172,500	20/01/2022	Flat
Same street 108 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£185,000	13/12/2021	Flat
THE SCHOOL HOUSE APARTMENT 12 SCHOOL STREET, BROMLEY CROSS, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DS	£180,000	03/12/2021	Flat
BROOK MILL 301 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£144,000	15/11/2021	Flat
BROOK MILL 406 THREADFOLD WAY, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DW	£175,000	10/11/2021	Flat
Same street 115 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£196,500	30/09/2021	Flat
Same street 107 VALLEY MILL, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL7 9DY	£149,000	21/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £172,364 (11 sales)

Area average: £175,791 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -0.8%

10y growth 0.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bolton. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -0.7%

5y (index) 17.1%

10y (index) 52.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bolton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £796/mo

Realistic £884/mo

Optimistic £972/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bolton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BL7 9DY

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Eagley Way/Turning Circle	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Eagley Way/Blackburn Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Bromley Cross	0.7 miles
Shop	Egerton Hair & Beauty	1.2 miles
Train station	Hall i' th' Wood	1.3 miles
Shop	TradePoint	1.9 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	2.4 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	2.9 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	3.0 miles
Hospital	Leigh Health Centre	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2014
The Oaks Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2024
High Lawn Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Eagley Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2012
Sharples School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 30 Sep 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.71%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,500

Target investor price (1%) £88,400

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).