What kind of home is 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS?

38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS have?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2017 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS?

38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS?

38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS 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 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS in?

38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS?

The closest primary school to 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS is The Ferns Primary Academy (455m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (304m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Begonia Avenue, BL4 0DS is Daffodil Road, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, Begonia Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.

38a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromE49toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Begonia Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a 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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£132,000

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 0DS: £100,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BL4 0DS

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

0.0 km

Daffodil Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harper Green School. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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