What type of property is 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS sell for?

158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last sold for £100,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and November 2016, 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS rose from £50,000 to £100,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +14.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The current EPC rating for 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS heated?

The latest EPC at 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS 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 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS located?

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

What is crime like near 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

Police records around 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS 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 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (114m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St James's Church of England High School (414m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 158 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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158 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 158 Plodder Lane

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

158 Plodder Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 72% above the 2016 sale of £100,000. Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Bathrooms2

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

158 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.

158 Plodder Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£100,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2016Most recent
£100,000
+100.0%over 5 years
29 September 2011
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BS: £123,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BS

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

158 Plodder Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£980

Street avg £1,202

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Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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

0.1 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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