What type of property is 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

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

When did 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last change hands?

284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS last sold for £78,000 in December 2021, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The current EPC rating for 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS heated?

The latest EPC at 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

284 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.

Where is 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS located?

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

Which schools serve 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest primary school to 284 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 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 284 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BS is Beech Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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284 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 284 Plodder Lane

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

284 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 sits 75.6% above the 2021 sale of £78,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 24.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £78,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%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 284 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

284 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£78,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 December 2021Most recent
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BS: £123,000 (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.

284 Plodder Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,114

Street avg £1,185

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 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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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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