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78 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AQ

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 78 Highfield Road

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

78 Highfield Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Last sale on file: £196,000 in March 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 13.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 60.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Highfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from May 2014
EPC improved fromD59toE46
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
80%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2021from May 2017
EPC improved fromE46toD62
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Highfield Road has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

Latest sale on 78 Highfield Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£196,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 March 2024Most recent

    £196,000

    +56.8%over 1 year

  2. 11 November 2022

    £125,000

    +60.3%over 5 years

  3. 21 September 2017

    £78,000

    -6.0%over 12 years

  4. 28 April 2005

    £83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0AQ: £153,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Highfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 78 Highfield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,885

Street avg £1,455

Above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Highfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£216k

1 Elton Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed1 bath
£231k

1 Broadway, Farnworth

BL4 0HQ

3 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Crummock Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PS

3 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Briarfield Road, Farnworth

BL4 0HD

3 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Aster Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0ET

3 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Caldbeck Drive, Farnworth

BL4 0RL

3 bed1 bath
£185k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0JB

3 bed
£270k

1 Cambridge Close, Farnworth

BL4 0NB

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bolton district page.
Full Bolton report

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 47 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 78 Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.