Flat 4, 4 Bedford Street, Bolton, BL1 4BA
About Flat 4
Flat 4 is an end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 4BA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (62 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 4BA: £130,000 (2024–2012).
Versus other Bedford Street homes
Flat 4 outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bedford Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Gaskell Community Primary School. 49 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB







