What type of property is 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB?

20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB sell for?

20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB last sold for £175,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,500 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and July 2024, 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB rose from £94,500 to £175,000, a change of £80,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB?

20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB?

20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB 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 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB located?

20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB sits in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB?

The closest primary school to 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB is Spindle Point Primary School (293m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Beech Avenue, BL4 8SB is Beech Avenue, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Kearsley Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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20 Beech Avenue, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Beech Avenue

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

20 Beech Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kearsley, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 18.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 97.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £175,000 in July 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2008from Oct 2008

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2024from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Beech Avenue, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Beech Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

20 Beech Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£175,000
+85.2%over 15 years
27 March 2009
£94,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 8SB: £170,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BL4 8SB

On the street

Versus other Beech Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Beech Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,465

Street avg £1,742

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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.

£197k

1 Alexandra Road, Kearsley

BL4 8NW

3 bed1 bath

£190k

1 Barnes Terrace, Kearsley

BL4 8DU

3 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Barrett Avenue, Kearsley

BL4 8DR

3 bed

£174k

1 Bank Top View, Kearsley

BL4 8DT

3 bed

£158k

1 Crescent Road, Kearsley

BL4 8LF

3 bed

£139k

1 Alfred Street, Kearsley

BL4 8BU

3 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Clifton Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DL

2 bed

£136k

1 Clough Street, Kearsley

BL4 8DG

2 bed

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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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Spindle Point Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 8SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 8SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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