What type of property is Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ have?

The current EPC rating for Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2021 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 9AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ heated?

The latest EPC at Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ have?

Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ located?

Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

Police records around Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Other crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

The closest primary school to Ground Floor Flat, 30 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 is the nearest station to Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ?

The closest bus stop to Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, BL4 9AJ is Church Road, 31m away. The nearest bus option is Farnworth Bus Station, 272m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About Ground Floor Flat

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

Ground Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2021 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ground Floor Flat

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromG3toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ

1decisions9documents8nearby

Feb 2014
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM A1 RETAIL TO A3 RESTAURANT
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
91121/13
Full record in report

Unlock Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Ground Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 9AJ: £95,000 (2017–2005).

Nearby sales in BL4 9AJ

On the street

Versus other Higher Market Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ground Floor Flat is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 45 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

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.

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 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ground Floor Flat, 30 Higher Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.