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120 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 120 Plodder Lane

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

120 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 sits 292.3% above the 2002 sale of £39,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£55/sq ft) was about 39.5% below the postcode norm. At 66 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 22 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 120 Plodder Lane

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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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 120 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

120 Plodder Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

120 Plodder Lane's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£39,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2002Most recent

    £39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BU: £125,500 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

120 Plodder Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£591

Street avg £1,254

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 120 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 · from £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.
£153k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

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£154k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PX

3 bed
£150k

1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0DY

3 bed
£160k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£164k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

BL4 0DT

3 bed
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

BL4 0PJ

3 bed
£184k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0JB

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hawthorne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harper Green School. 46 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 0BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0BU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 120 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.