283 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
About 283 Plodder Lane
283 Plodder Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
At 75 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (64 m² median across 13 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 61.7% above the 2018 sale of £83,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 109.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
283 Plodder Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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
283 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.
Sales history & valuation
283 Plodder Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 22 years.
£83,500
Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
15 March 2018Most recent
£83,500
-2.3%over 10 years26 July 2007
£85,500
+25.7%over 2 years6 September 2004
£68,000
+216.3%over 6 years17 June 1998
£21,500
-33.8%over 1 year25 July 1996
£32,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BR: £120,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in BL4 0BR
287a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
Sold Jun 2025
£130,000279 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
Sold Oct 2023
£120,000291 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
Sold Jul 2021
£500281 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
Sold Apr 2017
£55,000287 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR
Sold Apr 2015
£60,000
Versus other Plodder Lane homes
On co₂ emissions, 283 Plodder Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,113
Street avg £854
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Beech Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 44 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB







