Sold STC Terraced

160 PLODDER LANE

BOLTON, FARNWORTH, GREATER MANCHESTER BL4 0BS

3 beds 1 baths 1,141 sq ft Listed 28 Nov 2024 (-566d)

£160,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (BL4 0BS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 160 PLODDER LANE, BOLTON, FARNWORTH, GREATER MANCHESTER BL4 0BS |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £160,000 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 07/06/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,079/year

### Recommendations
- A3 (2,700)
- B (1,500)
- E (45)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0288-3036-7296-7800-3274)

## Description

***2 BEDROOM TERRACE WITH EXTRA LOFT ROOM*** WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT***

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious 2 or 3-bedroom family home, perfectly situated in a desirable neighbourhood close to local shops, restaurants, and schools. This beautifully decorated property is ideal for first-time buyers or small families seeking comfort and convenience.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous and bright dining room with a gas fireplace that flows seamlessly into a spacious living room, offering ample space. The living room features patio doors that lead out to a lovely rear courtyard with heightened fences for privacy, complemented by a modern kitchen extension that enhances the home's functionality.

On the first floor, you will find a large master bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes, providing plenty of storage. A second well-sized bedroom and a stylishly three-piece bathroom add to the appeal of this charming home.

The top floor boasts a spacious loft room with a Velux window, perfect for use as an additional bedroom or hobby space.

Externally, the property features a garden front and an enclosed rear courtyard which includes a patio area and double gates for easy access

We highly recommend scheduling a viewing to fully appreciate the size and charm of this lovely property. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/155465030/341702) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2089920
- **Address:** 160 Plodder Lane, Farnworth, BL4 0BS
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/10/2004
- **Work Completed:** 07/09/2004
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £160,000 | 23/05/2025 | Terraced |
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £125,000 | 29/01/2021 | Terraced |
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £85,000 | 10/06/2005 | Terraced |
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £42,000 | 18/10/2002 | Terraced |
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £21,000 | 21/05/1999 | Terraced |
| 160 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £33,750 | 18/07/1995 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 283 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR | £155,000 | 12/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 168 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £135,000 | 10/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 163 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT | £120,000 | 28/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 279 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR | £120,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 HAZEL GROVE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BD | £155,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 183 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT | £115,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 187 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT | £173,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 69 HARPER GREEN ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0DL | £112,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 99 BRADFORD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0JQ | £180,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 ORCHID AVENUE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0ES | £190,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 287A PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR | £120,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 78 HIGHFIELD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0AQ | £125,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 HIGHFIELD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0AH | £240,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 82 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BU | £205,000 | 18/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 ASTER AVENUE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0ET | £120,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 HARPER GREEN ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0DL | £90,000 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BX | £130,000 | 05/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 268 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £120,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 145 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT | £124,000 | 16/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 93 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BX | £125,000 | 24/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 103 BRADFORD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0JQ | £175,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 124 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BU | £120,000 | 05/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 284 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS | £78,000 | 08/12/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £111,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £144,700 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £146,841 (44 Terraced, BL4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bolton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Thornfield Grove, M38 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Moss Brook Drive, M38 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mill Hill, M38 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mill Hill, M38 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Seddon St, M38 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,270/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.81% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £515/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,509/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 31.6%
- **10y growth:** 50.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 33.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 78.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

106 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£160,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£1,509/m²

Local average

£146,841 (+9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,856 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

MUST SEE PROPERTY
HIGHLY DESIREABLE AREA
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
ADDITIONAL LOFT ROOM
VERY WELL PRESENTED
MODERN KITCHEN
COURTYARD TO REAR

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

*2 BEDROOM TERRACE WITH EXTRA LOFT ROOM* WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT***

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious 2 or 3-bedroom family home, perfectly situated in a desirable neighbourhood close to local shops, restaurants, and schools. This beautifully decorated property is ideal for first-time buyers or small families seeking comfort and convenience.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous and bright dining room with a gas fireplace that flows seamlessly into a spacious living room, offering ample space. The living room features patio doors that lead out to a lovely rear courtyard with heightened fences for privacy, complemented by a modern kitchen extension that enhances the home's functionality.
On the first floor, you will find a large master bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes, providing plenty of storage. A second well-sized bedroom and a stylishly three-piece bathroom add to the appeal of this charming home.
The top floor boasts a spacious loft room with a Velux window, perfect for use as an additional bedroom or hobby space.
Externally, the property features a garden front and an enclosed rear courtyard which includes a patio area and double gates for easy access
We highly recommend scheduling a viewing to fully appreciate the size and charm of this lovely property. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Listed by

Bolton

Miller North West Ltd

Reference: 155465030

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 08/06/2020

Expiry date: 07/06/2030

Current heating cost: £1,079/year

Potential heating cost: £654/year

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (45)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2089920

Property Details

Street: 160 Plodder Lane

Town: Farnworth

Postcode: BL4 0BS

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 05/10/2004

Work Completed: 07/09/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

374% since 1995

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/05/2025 (1 year ago)	£160,000	+28%
Sold	29/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£125,000	+47.1%
Sold	10/06/2005 (21 years ago)	£85,000	+102.4%
Sold	18/10/2002 (23 years ago)	£42,000	+100%
Sold	21/05/1999 (27 years ago)	£21,000	-37.8%
Sold	18/07/1995 (30 years ago)	£33,750	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
283 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR	£155,000	12/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 168 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS	£135,000	10/02/2025	Terraced
163 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT	£120,000	28/11/2023	Terraced
279 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR	£120,000	06/10/2023	Terraced
6 HAZEL GROVE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BD	£155,000	25/08/2023	Terraced
183 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT	£115,000	21/07/2023	Terraced
187 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT	£173,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
69 HARPER GREEN ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0DL	£112,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
99 BRADFORD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0JQ	£180,000	14/12/2022	Terraced
18 ORCHID AVENUE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0ES	£190,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
287A PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BR	£120,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
78 HIGHFIELD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0AQ	£125,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
65 HIGHFIELD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0AH	£240,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
82 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BU	£205,000	18/10/2022	Terraced
10 ASTER AVENUE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0ET	£120,000	16/09/2022	Terraced
15 HARPER GREEN ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0DL	£90,000	14/09/2022	Terraced
65 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BX	£130,000	05/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 268 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS	£120,000	27/06/2022	Terraced
145 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BT	£124,000	16/06/2022	Terraced
93 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BX	£125,000	24/05/2022	Terraced
103 BRADFORD ROAD, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0JQ	£175,000	04/02/2022	Terraced
124 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BU	£120,000	05/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 284 PLODDER LANE, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL4 0BS	£78,000	08/12/2021	Terraced

Street average: £111,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £144,700 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 31.6%

10y growth 50.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bolton. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%

5y (index) 33.6%

10y (index) 78.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bolton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £794/mo

Realistic £882/mo

Optimistic £970/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bolton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Plodder Lane Barbers	0.0 miles
Shop	Golden Brown	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Plodder Lane/Hawthorne Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Plodder Lane/Bradford Road	0.1 miles
Hospital	Royal Bolton Hospital	0.6 miles
University	University of Bolton - Queen's Campus	0.7 miles
Train station	Moses Gate	0.8 miles
University	University of Bolton	0.9 miles
Train station	Farnworth	1.2 miles
Hospital	Woodlands Hospital	1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Highfield Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2017
Harper Green School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Mar 2023
St James's Church of England High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2022
The Ferns Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2016

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Thornfield Grove, M38	£1,150/mo	3	0.95 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Moss Brook Drive, M38	£1,300/mo	3	0.95 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mill Hill, M38	£1,350/mo	3	1.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mill Hill, M38	£1,350/mo	3	1.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Seddon St, M38	£1,200/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,270/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.81%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 9.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.3×

Monthly cashflow £515/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 13.3%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).