What type of property is 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH last change hands?

3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH last sold for £37,995 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH 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 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH located?

3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

The closest primary school to 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH is St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (372m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Charles Street, BL4 7RH is Rawson Street, 79m away. The nearest bus option is Farnworth Bus Station, 260m away.

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3 Charles Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7RH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Charles Street

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

3 Charles Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7RH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 210.6% above the 2003 sale of £37,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£56/sq ft) was about 26.6% below the postcode norm.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Dec 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE48toD55

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Charles Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Charles 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Charles Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£37,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2003Most recent
£37,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7RH: £110,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BL4 7RH

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Charles Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£603

Street avg £1,203

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£122k

1 Barwell Square, Farnworth

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2 bed

£112k

1 Dixon Green Drive, Farnworth

BL4 7EE

2 bed

£141k

1 Cross Street, Farnworth

BL4 7AG

2 bed1 bath

£164k

1 All Saints, Devon Street, Farnworth

BL4 7PY

3 bed

£227k

1 Darley Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 7RU

3 bed2 bath

£118k

1 Carlton Street, Farnworth

BL4 7PJ

£119k

1 Campbell Court, Farnworth

BL4 7TT

£113k

1 Bentley Court, Farnworth

BL4 7PB

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rawson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. 36 schools nearby.

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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 7RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 7RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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