What kind of home is Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF last change hands?

Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF last sold for £87,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,950 in March 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2015 and October 2024, Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF rose from £42,950 to £87,000, a change of £44,050. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

The current EPC rating for Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF use?

The latest EPC at Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF in?

Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF sits in Bolton. It falls within the BL1 postcode district.

What schools are near Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

The closest primary school to Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF is Gilnow Primary School (402m), one of 42 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bolton College (877m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF?

The closest bus stop to Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, BL1 4RF is Park Road, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4RF

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Browsholme House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Browsholme House is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bolton (BL1 4RF). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 10th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in Browsholme House, where floor areas span 27–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 12 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 is 25.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 83.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £87,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE40toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Browsholme House, Flat 5, Westgate Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Browsholme House 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2015.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£87,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£87,000
+102.6%over 9 years
6 March 2015
£42,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL1 4RF: £68,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BL1 4RF

On the street

Versus other Westgate Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 78 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Browsholme House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,776

Street avg £1,432

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Gilnow Primary School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL1 4RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL1 4RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

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