What type of property is 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU last sold for £40,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,950 in September 2001, so prices have been flat over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2001 and April 2017, 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU rose from £38,950 to £40,000, a change of £1,050. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

The current EPC rating for 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU 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.

Where is 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU located?

31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

The closest primary school to 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (213m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James's Church of England High School (262m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 31 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is Maple Road, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Central Avenue

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

31 Central Avenue is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 sits 297.5% above the 2017 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£40/sq ft) was about 61.5% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Central Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

31 Central Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£40,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£40,000
+2.7%over 15 years
27 September 2001
£38,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0AU: £124,999 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in BL4 0AU

On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 31 Central Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£430

Street avg £1,087

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

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1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

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1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

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1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

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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.

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Maple Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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