What kind of home is 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

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

What was the last sold price for 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last sold for £123,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £68,500 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 2005 and October 2024, 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS rose from £68,500 to £123,000, a change of £54,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS have?

The current EPC rating for 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS use?

The latest EPC at 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

278 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 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS in?

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

How safe is the area around 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

Police records around 278 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 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 278 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.

How well connected is 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 278 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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278 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 278 Plodder Lane

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

278 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Last sale on file: £123,000 in October 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 15.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 86.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 278 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

278 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.

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

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£123,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2024Most recent
£123,000
+123.6%over 8 years
13 October 2016
£55,000
+19.6%over 2 years
12 October 2014
£46,000
-32.8%over 9 years
27 July 2005
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BS: £120,000 (2026–2022).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 278 Plodder Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,809

Street avg £1,159

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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Common questions

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