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5a, Brian Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0JD). 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 (41–97 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromE43toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Brian Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 0JD: £175,000 (2025–2022).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
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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.
Full Bolton report

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lobelia Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy. 47 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 0JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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 5a, Brian Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.