23 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
About 23 Plodder Lane
23 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 138% above the 2016 sale of £60,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£78/sq ft) was about 26.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 72 m² it's 22.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 21 EPCs).
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
23 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.
Sales history & valuation
23 Plodder Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 13 years.
£60,500
Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
19 May 2016Most recent
£60,500
-9.7%19 May 2016
£67,000
+67.5%over 2 years20 March 2014
£40,000
-44.4%over 7 years9 January 2007
£72,000
+118.2%over 3 years12 August 2003
£33,000
+120.0%8 July 2003
£15,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BZ: £76,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in BL4 0BZ
5a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
Sold May 2024
£210,00013 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
Sold Jun 2022
£320,00031 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
Sold May 2022
£39,00019a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
Sold May 2022
£65,00025 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ
Sold Mar 2022
£76,000
Versus other Plodder Lane homes
23 Plodder Lane is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£931
Street avg £1,005
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Mossfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Ferns Primary Academy. 48 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB







