What kind of home is Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH last change hands?

Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH last sold for £537,500 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £198,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and April 2013, Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH rose from £198,000 to £537,500, a change of £339,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

The current EPC rating for Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (2,088 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL4 5RH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH use?

The latest EPC at Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH in?

Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH sits in Grotton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

What schools are near Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

The closest primary school to Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH is St Agnes CofE Primary School (703m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Leesbrook (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH?

The closest bus stop to Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, OL4 5RH is Thornley Lane, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5RH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

194 m²

2088 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lane Cottage

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

Lane Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Grotton, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 5RH). It has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (around 2088 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013. Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £689,000 is 28.2% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

Lane Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromF33toD55

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lane Cottage, Thornley Lane, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lane Cottage 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£689,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£537,500

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2013Most recent
£537,500
+171.5%over 15 years
4 December 1997
£198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 5RH: £492,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in OL4 5RH

On the street

Versus other Thornley Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Lane Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,771

Street avg £2,387

Strongly above

Floor Area

194 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Thornley Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Agnes CofE Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL4 5RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 5RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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