When did 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX last change hands?

79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX last sold for £33,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £18,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and November 2002, 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX rose from £18,000 to £33,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +10.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX?

79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX 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 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX in?

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

What schools are near 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX?

The closest primary school to 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX is The Ferns Primary Academy (213m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (164m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX?

The closest bus stop to 79 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BX is Hawthorne Avenue, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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79 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 79 Plodder Lane

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

79 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom property in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BX). It has council tax band A. Other recorded features include a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Plodder Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2002)

£33,000

Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2002Most recent
£33,000
+83.3%over 6 years
25 July 1996
£18,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BX: £120,000 (2025–2020).

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hawthorne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harper Green School. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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