Flat 3, 185 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HZ
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–39 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 40). The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.
At 33 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
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
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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.
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Planning history
Flat 3 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
Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£126,000
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 epc rating, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 38 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 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