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42 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Plodder Lane

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

42 Plodder Lane is a mid-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 111 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 42 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA

1decisions1extensions1documents4nearby
  1. Aug 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION & INSTALLATION OF DORMER TO REAR.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    71481/05
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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.

42 Plodder Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0DA: £99,000 (2024–2008).

On the street

Versus other Plodder Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 42 Plodder Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 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

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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
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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1 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth

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£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

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£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

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3 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Elterwater Road, Farnworth

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3 bed
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. 49 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 0DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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