What type of property is 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU last change hands?

132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU last sold for £100,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and March 2025, 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU rose from £51,000 to £100,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The current EPC rating for 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL4 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU heated?

The latest EPC at 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

132 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 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU located?

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

Which schools serve 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The closest primary school to 132 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 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 132 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BU is Hawthorne Avenue, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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132 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 132 Plodder Lane

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

132 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £100,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 46% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 44.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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 5)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2013from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD61toE47

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE47toD60

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 132 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

132 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.

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

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£100,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£100,000
+96.1%over 21 years
27 February 2004
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BU: £133,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in BL4 0BU

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

132 Plodder Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,389

Street avg £1,165

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Harper Green School. 46 schools nearby.

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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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