What type of property is 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU last change hands?

130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU last sold for £140,000 in January 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The current EPC rating for 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU heated?

The latest EPC at 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU 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 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU located?

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

Is 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU in a safe area?

Police records around 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Other crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The closest primary school to 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is The Ferns Primary Academy (285m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (198m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 130 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is Hawthorne Avenue, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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130 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 130 Plodder Lane

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

130 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

A recent sale: £140,000 in January 2026. At 69 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 22 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 17.9% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 110.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2028

1 year remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 130 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

130 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.

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

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 January 2026Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BU: £125,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BU

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.

Price per m² for 130 Plodder Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,029

Street avg £1,179

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

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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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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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