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1b, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JU

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
174 m²
1873 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1b

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

1b is an end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7JU). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 174 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2015–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 is 33.3% above the 2017 sale price.

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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.

1b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE46toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
71%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2014from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jul 2015from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromC69toD61
Low Energy Lighting
20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2018from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD61toE43
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2025from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromE43toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%96%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1b, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JU

3decisions26documents6nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Jan 2015
    ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    CONVERSION OF PROPERTIES FROM SELF-CONTAINED UNITS INTO TWO DWELLINGS.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    92946/14
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1b saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£210,000

Growth on file: 20.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 October 2017Most recent

    £210,000

    -25.0%over 1 year
  2. 30 October 2015

    £280,000

    +107.4%
  3. 16 June 2015

    £135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7JU: £245,000 (2024–2020).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Moses Gate Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 7JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

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 1b, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.