What type of property is 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ last change hands?

5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ last sold for £118,500 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ 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 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ located?

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

Which schools serve 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ is The Ferns Primary Academy (83m), one of 39 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harper Green School (169m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Plodder Lane, BL4 0BZ is Mossfield Road, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Plodder Lane

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

5 Plodder Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 84.8% above the 2018 sale of £118,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 94.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£118,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 April 2018Most recent
£118,500

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

Nearby sales in BL4 0BZ

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.

On price per m², 5 Plodder Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,274

Street avg £983

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Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bolton district page.

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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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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· 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

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FAQ

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