What kind of home is 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU last change hands?

38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU last sold for £95,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,028 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU use?

The latest EPC at 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

38 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.

Which area is 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU in?

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

Is 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Other crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

The closest primary school to 38 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 is the nearest station to 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 38 Central Avenue, BL4 0AU is Maple Road, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1028 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Central Avenue

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

38 Central Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1028 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 75.8% above the 2016 sale of £95,000. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

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

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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.

38 Central Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Nov 2021

Current Certificate

Nov 2011

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 November 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

38 Central Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2016Most recent
£95,000

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 years held, 38 Central Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£995

Street avg £1,024

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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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.

£164k

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1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed

£154k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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3 bed

£153k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed

£184k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed

£198k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0JB

3 bed

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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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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