What kind of home is 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS have?

The current EPC rating for 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS use?

The latest EPC at 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS have?

258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2022 under ref. 11391/21. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

258 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.

Which area is 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS in?

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

How safe is the area around 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

Police records around 258 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.

What schools are near 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 258 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 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 258 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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258 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 258 Plodder Lane

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

258 Plodder Lane is a semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 62 m² this is the 4th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 24 units on file.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 September 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 258 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 258 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

2decisions1extensions28documents4nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Jul 2015
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
CHANGE OF USE AND RETENTION OF VACANT OPEN LAND INCLUDING BOUNDARY FENCING AT SIDE AND FRONT OF DWELLING TO FORM ADDITIONAL GARDEN AREA
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
94144/15
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Change of UseFeb 2022Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£131,000

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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 0BS: £123,000 (2026–2023).

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Area

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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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52.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BS

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