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278 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 19.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 94.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

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.

4

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

£147,000

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

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£123,000

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

Sales timeline

  1. 14 October 2024Most recent

    £123,000

    +123.6%over 8 years

  2. 13 October 2016

    £55,000

    +19.6%over 2 years

  3. 12 October 2014

    £46,000

    -32.8%over 9 years

  4. 27 July 2005

    £68,500

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.

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

Price per m²

£1,809

Street avg £1,146

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 78 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

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 278 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.
£150k

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1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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3 bed
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

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3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed
£160k

1 Beech Avenue, Farnworth

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£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
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 278 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.