What kind of home is 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN last change hands?

4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN last sold for £218,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in June 2003, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2003 and November 2013, 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN rose from £140,000 to £218,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN use?

The latest EPC at 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN in?

4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN sits in Austerlands, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What schools are near 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

The closest primary school to 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN is Knowsley Junior School (496m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (739m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, OL4 3QN is Heywood Lane, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, Austerlands, Oldham, OL4 3QN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Nook Cottages

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

4 Nook Cottages is a three-bedroom detached house in Austerlands, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 3QN). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2003–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 sits 52.3% above the 2013 sale of £218,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
BalconyYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD67

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Nook Cottages, Thorpe Lane, Austerlands, Oldham, OL4 3QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Nook Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£218,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2013Most recent
£218,000
+55.7%over 10 years
19 June 2003
£140,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heywood Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Knowsley Junior School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL4 3QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 3QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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