What type of property is 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

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

What did 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT sell for?

179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT last sold for £122,500 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and April 2023, 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT rose from £65,000 to £122,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT heated?

The latest EPC at 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

179 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 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT located?

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

Which schools serve 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest primary school to 179 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 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 179 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT is Hawthorne Avenue, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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179 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 179 Plodder Lane

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

179 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 15.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£114/sq ft) was about 63.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £122,500.

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromE50toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

179 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.

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

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£122,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

5 April 2023Most recent
£122,500
+88.5%over 11 years
17 August 2011
£65,000

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.

Price per m²

£1,225

Street avg £1,151

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par

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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

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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