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1 Hilltop Cottages, Knott Hill Lane, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5RJ

Notable views
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Hilltop Cottages

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

1 Hilltop Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Delph, Oldham, Oldham (OL3 5RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg special condition. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2019–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 11.9% below the 2026 sale of £361,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. A recent sale: £361,000 in April 2026. At 82 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE45toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hilltop Cottages, Knott Hill Lane, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hilltop Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£361,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 April 2026Most recent

    £361,000

    +67.5%over 6 years
  2. 8 September 2019

    £215,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in OL3 5RJ: £396,250 (2021–1997).

On the street

Versus other Knott Hill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hilltop Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,402

Street avg £3,242

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hilltop Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Stoneswood — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Delph Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL3 5RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Hilltop Cottages, Knott Hill Lane, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.