12 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
About 12 Alfred Street
12 Alfred Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7JT). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 281.8% above the 2012 sale of £33,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£53/sq ft) was about 33.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12 Alfred Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
12 Alfred Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2004).
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 8 years.
£33,000
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
9 November 2012Most recent
£33,000
30 November 2011
£33,000
-49.2%over 4 years27 February 2007
£65,000
+160.0%over 2 years5 July 2004
£25,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7JT: £65,000 (2024–2007).
Nearby sales in BL4 7JT
3 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
Sold Oct 2024
£200,0001 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
Sold Nov 2019
£75,00010 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
Sold Oct 2015
£65,0004 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
Sold Dec 2005
£92,0005 Alfred Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JT
Sold Feb 2002
£29,000
Versus other Alfred Street homes
12 Alfred Street is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£569
Street avg £575
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 140 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 6.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Alfred Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
All Saints CofE Primary School. 39 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.3dB






