What type of property is 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

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

What did 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS sell for?

170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last sold for £78,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,000 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and July 2019, 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS rose from £68,000 to £78,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The current EPC rating for 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS heated?

The latest EPC at 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

170 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 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS located?

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

Which schools serve 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 170 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 transport links are near 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 170 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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170 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 170 Plodder Lane

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

170 Plodder Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 55.1% above the 2019 sale of £78,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 126.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold July 2019 for £78,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD61toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 170 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

170 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.

170 Plodder Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£78,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2019Most recent
£78,000
+14.7%over 4 years
23 September 2014
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BS: £120,000 (2025–2021).

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.

170 Plodder Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £1,135

Strongly above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Area

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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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