What kind of home is 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

The current EPC rating for 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA use?

The latest EPC at 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA 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 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA in?

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

How safe is the area around 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

Police records around 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA 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 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

The closest primary school to 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA is The Ferns Primary Academy (277m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (321m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA?

The closest bus stop to 88 Central Avenue, BL4 0BA is Fir Road, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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88 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 88 Central Avenue

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

88 Central Avenue is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 17 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 July 2026

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88 Central Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

88 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.

88 Central Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 BL4 0BA: £116,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BA

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.

EPC Rating for 88 Central Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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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£154k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

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1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

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1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 48 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 0BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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