What kind of home is 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is a mid-terrace house.

What did 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS sell for?

270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last sold for £80,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £14,750 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

Across 3 sales between December 1998 and November 2018, 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS rose from £14,750 to £80,000, a change of £65,250. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The current EPC rating for 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS use?

The latest EPC at 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

270 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 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS in?

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

What schools are near 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 270 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 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 270 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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270 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 270 Plodder Lane

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

270 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 66.3% above the 2018 sale of £80,000. Sold November 2018 for £80,000.

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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 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromG1toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

33%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 270 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

270 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.

Price for 270 Plodder Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£80,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

12 November 2018Most recent
£80,000
+15.8%over 12 years
2 December 2005
£69,055
+368.2%over 6 years
8 December 1998
£14,750

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.

On epc rating, 270 Plodder Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£976

Street avg £1,192

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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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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