What kind of home is 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ last change hands?

4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ last sold for £34,500 in December 1998, around 28 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2020 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ in?

4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

The closest primary school to 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (245m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (963m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is Church Road, 31m away. The nearest bus option is Farnworth Bus Station, 272m away.

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4a, Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 62 m² this is the 9th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–115 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.

Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in December 1998. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 294.2% above the 1998 sale of £34,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£52/sq ft) was about 39.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

4a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE45toC74

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

4a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£34,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 December 1998Most recent
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 9AJ: £95,000 (2017–2006).

Nearby sales in BL4 9AJ

On the street

Versus other Higher Market Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£556

Street avg £1,324

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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.

£130k

1 Blofield Court, Farnworth

BL4 9JE

£130k

1 Clelland Street, Farnworth

BL4 9JL

£129k

1 Castle Mews, Farnworth

BL4 9JX

2 bed

£127k

1 Debenham Court, Farnworth

BL4 9JF

£126k

1 Buckley Court, Buckley Lane, Farnworth

BL4 9SE

£125k

1 Boscombe Gardens, Kearsley

BL4 9LG

£150k

1 Crompton Mews, Farnworth

BL4 9HQ

£151k

1 Bingley Walk, Farnworth

BL4 9LE

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

0.0 km

Church Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 9AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 9AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

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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