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287a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 287a

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

287a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £130,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 10.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 163.2% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 287a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
86%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 287a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

287a has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

Latest sale on 287a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2025Most recent

    £130,000

    +8.3%over 2 years

  2. 30 November 2022

    £120,000

    +159.5%over 18 years

  3. 20 May 2004

    £46,250

    +15.6%

  4. 3 March 2004

    £40,000

    +122.2%over 4 years

  5. 5 March 1999

    £18,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BR: £55,000 (2023–2017).

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 price per m², 287a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,477

Street avg £794

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 287a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£150k

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£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PX

3 bed
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

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3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0QS

3 bed
£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

BL4 0PJ

3 bed
£185k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0JB

3 bed
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.
Full Bolton report

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.

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 road noise heatmap for BL4 0BR

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 287a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.