What type of property is 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

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

How energy efficient is 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

The current EPC rating for 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 114% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR heated?

The latest EPC at 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

285 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 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR located?

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

Is 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR in a safe area?

Police records around 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR 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 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

The closest primary school to 285 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 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR?

The closest bus stop to 285 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BR is Beech Avenue, 11m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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285 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 285 Plodder Lane

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

285 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

285 Plodder Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Sept 2009

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 285 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

285 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.

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

Current estimate

£156,000

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 5 sales in BL4 0BR: £120,000 (2025–2021).

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 habitable rooms, 285 Plodder Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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.

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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

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

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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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