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262 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 262 Plodder Lane

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

262 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 sits 104% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 262 Plodder Lane

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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 2)
Sept 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromG15toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 262 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

262 Plodder Lane 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.

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

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2016Most recent

    £75,000

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

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.

On floor area, 262 Plodder Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,172

Street avg £1,181

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 262 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.
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

BL4 0DT

3 bed
£150k

1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0DY

3 bed
£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PX

3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0QS

3 bed
£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

BL4 0PJ

3 bed
£185k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0JB

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Beech Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 43 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 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0BS

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 262 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.