When did The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS last change hands?

The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS last sold for £610,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS?

The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS located?

The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS sits in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL3 postcode district.

Which schools serve The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS?

The closest primary school to The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS is St Chad's Church of England Primary School (918m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saddleworth School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS?

The closest bus stop to The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, OL3 5JS is Saddleworth School, 705m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5JS

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Cottage

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

The Cottage is a property in Dobcross, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5JS). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since February 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, Running Hill Lane, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

Last sold (2010)

£610,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 February 2010Most recent
£610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL3 5JS: £515,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in OL3 5JS

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Comparables

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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 Oldham district page.

Full Oldham report

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

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Saddleworth School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Chad's Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL3 5JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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