What type of property is 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR last change hands?

281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR last sold for £55,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in April 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR have?

The current EPC rating for 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 91% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR heated?

The latest EPC at 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR 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 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR located?

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

Which schools serve 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

The closest primary school to 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (114m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James's Church of England High School (409m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

The closest bus stop to 281 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is Beech Avenue, 11m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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281 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 281 Plodder Lane

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

281 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2017–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -19.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 178.7% above the 2017 sale of £44,500. On the market in April 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

281 Plodder Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 281 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

281 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.

281 Plodder Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -19.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£44,500

Growth on file: -19.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

26 April 2017Most recent
£44,500
-19.1%
26 April 2017
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BR: £120,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BR

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 281 Plodder Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£655

Street avg £931

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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

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Nearest stop

0.0 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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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 0BR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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