163, Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT

163 Plodder Lane is a 89 m² / 958 sq ft terraced home in Farnworth. It sold for £120,000 in November 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £128k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £164k to £233k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Nov 2023 £120,000 7.2% 4.0%
May 2015 £66,000 7.3% 5.1%
Aug 2001 £24,995 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 163, Plodder Lane.

Floorplan 163
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Internal area
89 square metres (958 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,348 per square metre (£125 per square foot) in Nov 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £1,436 per square metre (£133 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 2023 £120,000 £1,348 £127,844 £1,436
May 2015 £66,000 £742 £129,762 £1,458
Aug 2001 £24,995 £281 £122,271 £1,374

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 89 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £127,844. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Farnworth are now selling for between £1,840 and £2,620 per square metre (£170 and £243 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 89 m², this implies a valuation between £164,000 and £233,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
A
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 163 Plodder Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 27/09/2023. It last appeared Oct 2023.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for 163 Plodder Lane.

Photos for 163 Plodder Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2025 19365/24
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
163 Plodder Lane Bolton
Description:
CHANGE OF USE FROM AN EXISTING DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO A BARBER SHOP (USE CLASS E(c)(ii))ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND SELF CONTAINED FLAT ABOVE TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION, EXTERNAL STAIRCASE, DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR, ROOF LIGHTS AND NEW SHOP FRONT.
Planning ref:
August 2024 17632/24
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application refused
Address:
163 Plodder Lane Farnworth Bolton
Description:
CHANGE OF USE FROM AN EXISTING DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO A BARBER SHOP (USE CLASS E(c)(ii))ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND SELF CONTAINED FLAT ABOVE TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION, EXTERNAL STAIRCASE, DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR, ROOF LIGHTS AND NEW SHOP FRONT.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
14 June 2023 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
89 sqm (958 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
12 April 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
87 sqm (936 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

163 Plodder Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £127,844.
  • Based on an internal area of 89 m² and recent prices in Farnworth, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £164,000 to £233,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 163 Plodder Lane last sold for £120,000 in November 2023.

HouseMetric shows 163 Plodder Lane as 89 m² (958 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 14 June 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 163 Plodder Lane was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

163 Plodder Lane is in postcode BL4 0BT, in Farnworth. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Plodder Lane, BL4 0BT or analysis of the Farnworth property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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