What kind of home is 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA use?

The latest EPC at 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA in?

4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA sits in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton. It falls within the BL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

Police records around 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA 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.

What schools are near 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

The closest primary school to 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA is The Ferns Primary Academy (72m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (222m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Plodder Lane, BL4 0AA is Mossfield Road, 30m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Plodder Lane

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

4 Plodder Lane is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0AA). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 84 m² it's 19.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE49toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Plodder Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

4 Plodder Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1 sales in BL4 0AA: £162,500 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in BL4 0AA

6 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AA
Sold Mar 2023
£162,500

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Plodder Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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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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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Mossfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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