When did 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE last change hands?

17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE last sold for £65,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,995 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and April 2012, 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE rose from £40,995 to £65,000, a change of £24,005. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE?

17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 7EE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE?

17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE 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 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE located?

17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE?

The closest primary school to 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE is The Ferns Primary Academy (177m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (303m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE?

The closest bus stop to 17 Dixon Green Drive, BL4 7EE is Mossfield Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Dixon Green Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EE

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Dixon Green Drive

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

17 Dixon Green Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7EE). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 73.8% above the 2012 sale of £65,000. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

17 Dixon Green Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jan 2012

Low Energy Lighting

57%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dixon Green Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Dixon Green Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

17 Dixon Green Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£65,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2012Most recent
£65,000
+58.6%over 14 years
21 November 1997
£40,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7EE: £154,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in BL4 7EE

On the street

Versus other Dixon Green Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Dixon Green Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,327

Street avg £1,365

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£112k

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2 bed

£141k

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2 bed1 bath

£164k

1 All Saints, Devon Street, Farnworth

BL4 7PY

3 bed

£227k

1 Darley Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 7RU

3 bed2 bath

£113k

1 Bentley Court, Farnworth

BL4 7PB

£118k

1 Carlton Street, Farnworth

BL4 7PJ

£119k

1 Campbell Court, Farnworth

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mossfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 7EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 7EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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