What kind of home is Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF last sold for £145,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

The current EPC rating for Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF use?

The latest EPC at Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF 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.

Which area is Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF in?

Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF sits in Ulceby, Alford, Alford. It falls within the LN13 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

How safe is the area around Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

Police records around Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 85% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF?

The closest bus stop to Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, LN13 0HF is Glebe Farm, 95m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, Ulceby, Alford, LN13 0HF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hillside Cottage

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

Hillside Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ulceby, Alford, Alford (LN13 0HF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 53.8% above the 2015 sale of £145,000. 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF29toE44

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE44toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillside Cottage, Church Lane, Ulceby, Alford, LN13 0HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Hillside Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Hillside Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 August 2015Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN13 0HF: £300,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in LN13 0HF

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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Hillside Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,747

Street avg £2,073

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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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 Alford district page.

Full Alford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glebe Farm — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN13 0HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN13 0HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 13 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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