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299 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 299 Plodder Lane

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

299 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BR). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–98 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 14 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands 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 push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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 4)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromF35toE39
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
60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE39toF32
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromF32toD56
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

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 DNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 299 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 299 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR

1decisions1extensions5documents4nearby
  1. Mar 2023
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR TOGETHER WITH REAR EXTRACTOR FLUE

    Council
    111457
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    12415/21
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£141,000

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.

On epc rating, 299 Plodder Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 48 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 299 Plodder Lane

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.
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£120k

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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.
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.

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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 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 299 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.