What kind of home is 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ 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 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ in?

4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Is 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ 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 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

The closest primary school to 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ is The Ferns Primary Academy (101m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (195m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 West Avenue, BL4 0BQ is Mossfield Road, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 West Avenue

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

4 West Avenue is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Apr 2026from Jun 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 West 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.

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

Current estimate

£143,000

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 0BQ: £93,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BQ

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.

On floor area, 4 West Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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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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

Mossfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 49 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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