What type of property is 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL last change hands?

1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL last sold for £170,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

The current EPC rating for 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL heated?

The latest EPC at 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL was a refusal for two-storey rear extension (ref. 134352/FH/2022) in September 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL is in council tax band D.

Where is 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL located?

1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

Police records around 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 92% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

The closest primary school to 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL is St Cuthbert's RC Primary School (234m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Burnage Academy for Boys (1.4km), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL?

The closest bus stop to 1c, Cotton Lane, M20 4GL is The Christie, 129m away. The nearest tram option is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 858m away.

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1c, Cotton Lane, Manchester, M20 4GL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1c

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

1c is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 4GL). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Held since April 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 sits 135.3% above the 2006 sale of £170,000. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2022. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 October 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Nov 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1c, Cotton Lane, Manchester, M20 4GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey rear extension application was refused at 1c in 2022.

1 application on record at 1c, Cotton Lane, Manchester, M20 4GL

1decisions1extensions9documents24nearby

Sept 2022
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Erection of a two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
134352/FH/2022
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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.

1c valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 April 2006Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 4GL: £324,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in M20 4GL

On the street

Versus other Cotton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1c runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,650

Street avg £2,355

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Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 108 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Christie — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 4GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 4GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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