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297a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 297a

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

297a is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 43 m² this is the 5th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2014
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromF37toG13
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromG13toE53
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 297a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

297a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

297a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 49 (E)

Above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 297a

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.
£120k

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1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed
£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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3 bed
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

BL4 0DT

3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0QS

3 bed
£160k

1 Beech Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AT

£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
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 297a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.