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39 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ

5 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 39 Plodder Lane

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

39 Plodder Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 83.3% above the 2016 sale of £102,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 64.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in January 2016. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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Everything you need to know about 39 Plodder Lane

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

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromE47toD57
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Plodder Lane has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

Price for 39 Plodder Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£102,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 January 2016Most recent

    £102,000

    +145.8%over 1 year

  2. 9 June 2014

    £41,500

    +31.7%

  3. 12 May 2014

    £31,500

    -61.1%over 6 years

  4. 30 November 2007

    £81,000

    +376.5%over 11 years

  5. 15 March 1996

    £17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BZ: £76,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Plodder Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,146

Street avg £991

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Plodder Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£185k

1 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

BL4 0PJ

3 bed
£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Aster Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0ET

3 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Grange Road, Farnworth

BL4 0HG

£213k

1 Crummock Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PS

3 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£216k

1 Elton Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0NZ

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Bolton report

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mossfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Ferns Primary Academy. 48 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 39 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.