Basement Flat, 185 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
About Basement Flat
Basement Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (57 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
Basement Flat's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Basement Flat 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.
Sales history & valuation
Basement Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 9HZ: £70,000 (2022–2018).
Nearby sales in BL4 9HZ
205 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
Sold May 2022
£101,000201 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
Sold May 2020
£60,000Flat 1, 215 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
Sold Jul 2019
£87,500193 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
Sold Nov 2018
£50,000203 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
Sold Jul 2015
£54,000
Versus other Albert Road homes
On floor area, Basement Flat runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 38 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Pigott Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Peter's CofE Primary School. 42 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB