What kind of home is 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG last change hands?

18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG last sold for £161,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,000 in August 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

The current EPC rating for 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG use?

The latest EPC at 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG in?

18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG sits in Grotton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

Police records around 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

The closest primary school to 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG is Springhead Infant and Nursery School (732m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waterhead Academy (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG?

The closest bus stop to 18 Hillside Avenue, OL4 5SG is Brooklands Drive, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Hillside Avenue, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Hillside Avenue

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

18 Hillside Avenue is a semi-detached house in Grotton, Oldham, Oldham (OL4 5SG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 70.8% above the 2017 sale of £161,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (August 2017).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Hillside Avenue, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Hillside Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

18 Hillside Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£161,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 August 2017Most recent
£161,000
10 August 2017
£161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL4 5SG: £340,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in OL4 5SG

On the street

Versus other Hillside Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 18 Hillside Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,894

Street avg £2,273

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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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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1 Beaufont Drive

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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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brooklands Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Springhead Infant and Nursery School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 OL4 5SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL4 5SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Hillside Avenue, Grotton, Oldham, OL4 5SG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.