What kind of home is 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT last change hands?

163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT last sold for £120,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £24,995 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and November 2023, 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT rose from £24,995 to £120,000, a change of £95,005. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The current EPC rating for 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT use?

The latest EPC at 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The most recent planning decision at 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT was a refusal for single-storey extension (ref. 17632/24) in August 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

163 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.

Which area is 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT in?

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

What schools are near 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest primary school to 163 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 is the nearest station to 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 163 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is Hawthorne Avenue, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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163 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 163 Plodder Lane

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

163 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 29.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in November 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 163 Plodder Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 163 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT

2decisions2extensions12documents4nearby

Aug 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
CHANGE OF USE FROM AN EXISTING DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO A BARBER SHOP (USE CLASS E(c)(ii))ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND SELF CONTAINED FLAT ABOVE TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION, EXTERNAL STAIRCASE, DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR, ROOF LIGHTS AND NEW SHOP FRONT.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
17632/24
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ExtensionMar 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 163 Plodder Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£120,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2023Most recent
£120,000
+81.8%over 8 years
7 May 2015
£66,000
+164.1%over 13 years
23 August 2001
£24,995

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

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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.

163 Plodder Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,348

Street avg £1,144

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

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70 dB

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