What kind of home is 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ last change hands?

8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ last sold for £55,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and February 2018, 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ rose from £45,000 to £55,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 7TQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ 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.

Which area is 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ in?

8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (542m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (630m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barwell Square, BL4 7TQ is Cawdor Street, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Moses Gate Rail Station, 544m away.

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8 Barwell Square, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7TQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Barwell Square

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

8 Barwell Square is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 7TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 116.4% above the 2018 sale of £55,000. 8 years since the last transfer (February 2018). At 48 m² it's 16.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Aug 2009

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2013from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromE40toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Oct 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barwell Square, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barwell Square 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.

8 Barwell Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£55,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2018Most recent
£55,000
+22.2%over 5 years
27 March 2012
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 7TQ: £87,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BL4 7TQ

On the street

Versus other Barwell Square homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Barwell Square is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,146

Street avg £1,578

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cawdor Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 7TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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