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31 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Plodder Lane

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

31 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–173 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 312.8% above the 2022 sale of £39,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£113/sq ft) was about 86% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £39,000 in May 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 31 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ

2decisions7documents4nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Mar 2012
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    CHANGE OF USE FROM HAIRDRESSER (CLASS A1) TO TATTOO STUDIO (SUI GENERIS)

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    87509/12
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision

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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.

31 Plodder Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2022).

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£39,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 May 2022Most recent

    £39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BZ: £128,000 (2024–2022).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Plodder Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.