For sale Detached

10 HARDY CLOSE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHEADLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST10 1XQ

3 beds 1 baths 700 sq ft Listed 7 May 2026 (-109d)

£250,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (ST10 1XQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 HARDY CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHEADLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST10 1XQ |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 65 m² |
| Last sold | £53,000 Aug 1998 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £740/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2412-4156-7411-2129-2136)

## Description

Step into a world of charm with this well presented enchanting property. Located in the heart of Cheadle, the home is within easy reach of a variety of supermarkets, shops, bars, and eateries. There are also several well-regarded schools nearby, and for commuters, the A50 and A52 are just a 10-minute drive away, with Blythe Bridge train station close by. Step inside via the entrance hall and into a bright, open-plan living and dining area, filled with natural light. A feature fire surround creates a cosy focal point, making it an ideal space for weekend game nights or family feasts around a generous dining table. At the heart of the home, the kitchen boasts sleek light grey cabinetry, plentiful storage, and space for all your essential appliances; while enjoying views over the rear garden. A convenient guest WC completes the ground floor. Upstairs you'll find two spacious double bedrooms and one generously sized single, ideal as a guest room, nursery, dressing room, or home office. A stylish family bathroom with a shower-over-bath setup, perfect for a quick blast or a bubbly soak. Outside, discover your private sanctuary. The rear garden is beautifully tiered, with a blend of paved patios and elegant gravel, creating a low-maintenance haven bordered by mature shrubs. It’s the perfect spot to sip your favourite tipple, get lost in a good book, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment. Parking’s no issue either. There’s a garage to the side of the property, space for one car inside, and a tandem driveway that easily fits two more. This home is an exceptional find; ready for you to move in and start your next chapter.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88174155/2025592) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 HARDY CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XQ | £53,000 | 21/08/1998 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 PARAGON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1JD | £274,000 | 20/02/2026 | Detached |
| 5 GLEBE GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YW | £380,000 | 15/01/2026 | Detached |
| CLAREMONT MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY | £345,000 | 25/04/2025 | Detached |
| 32 DRYDEN WAY, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YE | £294,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| 4 THE GREEN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PH | £300,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 26 PARAGON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1JD | £295,000 | 03/08/2023 | Detached |
| 20 SHELLEY DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XR | £395,000 | 18/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 HARDY CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XQ | £235,000 | 24/04/2023 | Detached |
| 2 THE GREEN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PH | £339,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| THE BRIARS MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY | £370,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| SHA-TIN HEIGHTS MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY | £350,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6A GLEBE GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YW | £270,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 BROWNING CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XD | £335,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 GLEBE COURT, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XU | £200,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 11 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ | £330,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ | £270,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BYRON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XB | £390,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 23 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ | £350,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 BYRON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XB | £365,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 DRYDEN WAY, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YE | £250,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WARWICK AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1WD | £372,000 | 28/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 HARDY CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XQ | £172,500 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £203,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £323,700 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £376,191 (52 Detached, ST10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -33.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £647/mo
- **Realistic:** £719/mo
- **Optimistic:** £791/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Green, ST10 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Tape St, ST10 | £775/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Oakamoor Road, ST10 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £908/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-245/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,846/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -16%
- **10y growth:** 27.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

65 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£53,000 Aug 1998

Price per m²

£3,846/m²

Local average

£376,191 (-33.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,506 of 33,755)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

The property boasts three bedrooms. Two spacious double bedrooms and one generously sized single, ideal as a guest room, nursery, dressing room, or home office.
Very spacious open plan Living room/diner which leads on to the kitchen with sleek light grey cabinetry, plentiful storage, and space for all your essential appliances
Park with ease with both a garage and a tandem driveway.
The rear garden is beautifully tiered, with a blend of paved patios and elegant gravel, creating a low-maintenance haven bordered by mature shrubs.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Listed by

Cheadle

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 88174155

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/09/2025

Expiry date: 16/09/2035

Current heating cost: £740/year

Potential heating cost: £670/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~231 m² (0.06 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

Site Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£250,000	+371.7%
Sold	21/08/1998 (28 years ago)	£53,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
7 PARAGON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1JD	£274,000	20/02/2026	Detached
5 GLEBE GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YW	£380,000	15/01/2026	Detached
CLAREMONT MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY	£345,000	25/04/2025	Detached
32 DRYDEN WAY, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YE	£294,000	29/08/2023	Detached
4 THE GREEN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PH	£300,000	25/08/2023	Detached
26 PARAGON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1JD	£295,000	03/08/2023	Detached
20 SHELLEY DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XR	£395,000	18/07/2023	Detached
Same street 22 HARDY CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XQ	£235,000	24/04/2023	Detached
2 THE GREEN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PH	£339,000	31/03/2023	Detached
THE BRIARS MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY	£370,000	22/12/2022	Detached
SHA-TIN HEIGHTS MAJORS BARN, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1PY	£350,000	14/12/2022	Detached
6A GLEBE GARDENS, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YW	£270,000	14/10/2022	Detached
17 BROWNING CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XD	£335,000	14/10/2022	Detached
4 GLEBE COURT, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XU	£200,000	30/09/2022	Detached
11 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ	£330,000	16/09/2022	Detached
6 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ	£270,000	16/09/2022	Detached
1 BYRON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XB	£390,000	09/09/2022	Detached
23 ASH TREE HILL, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1UQ	£350,000	26/08/2022	Detached
6 BYRON CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XB	£365,000	25/08/2022	Detached
6 DRYDEN WAY, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1YE	£250,000	06/06/2022	Detached
3 WARWICK AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1WD	£372,000	28/05/2022	Detached
Same street 31 HARDY CLOSE, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1XQ	£172,500	17/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £203,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £323,700 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -16%

10y growth 27.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 6.9%

5y (index) 19.1%

10y (index) 52.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £647/mo

Realistic £719/mo

Optimistic £791/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST10 1XQ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brookhouses, adj Majors Barn	0.2 miles
Bus stop	wedgwood road	0.2 miles
Shop	Aldi	0.3 miles
Shop	Alistairs	0.4 miles
Train station	Foxfield Colliery	2.0 miles
Train station	Dilhorne Park	2.4 miles
University	University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus	7.5 miles
University	Buxton & Leek College	8.7 miles
Hospital	Royal Stoke University Hospital	9.1 miles
Hospital	North Staffordshire Hospital	9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	32
Anti-social behaviour	9
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	7
Other theft	3
Other crime	2
Drugs	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	64

Within 1 mile during Jun 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
The Cheadle Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2019
Painsley Catholic College	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2022
Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2022
Cheadle Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
St Giles Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 May 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Green, ST10	£850/mo	3	0.29 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Tape St, ST10	£775/mo	3	0.58 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Oakamoor Road, ST10	£1,100/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £908/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 4.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24.5×

Monthly cashflow £-245/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).