What type of property is 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT last sold for £115,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in July 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2017 and February 2024, 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT rose from £76,000 to £115,000, a change of £39,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT heated?

The latest EPC at 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT 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 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT located?

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

Which schools serve 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest primary school to 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School (165m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (338m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 157 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is Hawthorne Avenue, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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157 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 157 Plodder Lane

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

157 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 18.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £115,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 157 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

157 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.

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

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£115,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2024Most recent
£115,000
+51.3%over 6 years
9 July 2017
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BT: £112,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BT

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 157 Plodder Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,045

Street avg £1,162

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Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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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

Hawthorne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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