What type of property is 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

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

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

The current EPC rating for 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ heated?

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

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

4a, 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.

Where is 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ located?

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

Which schools serve 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

The closest primary school to 4a, 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 4a, West Avenue, BL4 0BQ?

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

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4a, West Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

4a 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.

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

Current estimate

£154,000

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.

4a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

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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

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

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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