What type of property is 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH last change hands?

52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH last sold for £176,000 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and March 2026, 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH rose from £55,000 to £176,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

The current EPC rating for 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH heated?

The latest EPC at 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH 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 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH located?

52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

Police records around 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH 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 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

The closest primary school to 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH is St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (342m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James's Church of England High School (889m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH?

The closest bus stop to 52 Crescent Avenue, BL4 9NH is St James Street, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Crescent Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9NH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 52 Crescent Avenue

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

52 Crescent Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 9NH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £176,000 — fresh data. Across 2012–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 112.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

100%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2023from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Crescent Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Crescent Avenue 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.

52 Crescent Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£176,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2026Most recent
£176,000
+220.0%over 13 years
17 July 2012
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 9NH: £148,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in BL4 9NH

On the street

Versus other Crescent Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 52 Crescent Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,200

Street avg £1,368

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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.

£175k

1 Buckley Square, Farnworth

BL4 9NB

3 bed

£164k

1 Crescent Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 9NH

3 bed

£128k

1 Castle Mews, Farnworth

BL4 9JX

2 bed

£225k

1 Corn Mill Drive, Farnworth

BL4 9EN

1 bed1 bath

£186k

1 Dean Close, Farnworth

BL4 9SD

£178k

1 Blindsill Road, Farnworth

BL4 9FP

£105k

1 Ceres Chase, Farnworth

BL4 9EW

1 bed1 bath

£191k

1 Buckley Lane, Farnworth

BL4 9PF

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St James Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 9NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.1dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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