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2a, West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2012) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in May 2011. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 sits 102.9% above the 2011 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 35.5% 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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

2a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 May 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromD66toB83
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
20%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 May 2011Most recent

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BQ: £93,000 (2025–2004).

On the street

Versus other West Avenue homes

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

EPC Rating for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£761

Street avg £978

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.
£150k

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£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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3 bed
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

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3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0QS

3 bed
£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

BL4 0PJ

3 bed
£185k

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.
Full Bolton report

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mossfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 49 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 0BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0BQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 2a, West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.