# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST7 1HE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1HE | | Price | £110,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | ## Description **Not every opportunity arrives polished, some arrive with potential, possibility and a reason to look twice.** Essex Drive is one of those properties: a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, offering excellent yield potential and clear scope for improvement. Please note, the property is of non-standard construction and is therefore available to **cash buyer**s only. The ground floor begins with an entrance hall featuring a double glazed window, double glazed entrance door and laminate wood flooring. The lounge offers a generous living area with two double glazed windows and laminate wood flooring, providing a blank canvas for buyers looking to update, redesign or add value. The kitchen is fitted with base units, work surfaces, splashback, sink with drainer, cooker hood and spaces for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also vinyl flooring, radiator, a double glazed window and a double glazed door leading outside. An outhouse to the side of the kitchen provides useful additional storage and further practical potential. To the first floor, the landing benefits from a double glazed window and loft access. There are three bedrooms, with bedroom three including fitted wardrobes, while the bathroom comprises a double shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin and part-tiled walls. Externally, the property offers a front lawn and driveway, with a rear garden laid mainly to lawn and featuring a paved patio area. With its three-bedroom layout, driveway, outdoor space and strong investment appeal, this Essex Drive property is an intriguing opportunity for **cash buyers** looking for their next project. Contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Today! **ROOM DETAILS** **INTERIOR** **GROUND FLOOR** Entrance Hall – Double glazed window, double glazed single door, laminate wood flooring. Lounge – Two double glazed window, laminate wood flooring. Kitchen- Double glazed window, double glazed single door, base units, work surfaces, splashback, sink with drainer, cooker hood, space for fridge/ freezer, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, vinyl flooring, radiator. **FIRST FLOOR** Landing – Double glazed window, loft access. Bedroom One – Double glazed window, radiator. Bedroom Two – Double glazed window, radiator. Bedroom Three – Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator. Bathroom – Double glazed window, double shower, LLWC, hand wash basin, partly tiled walls. **EXTERIOR** Front Garden - Front lawn, driveway. Rear Garden - Lawn with paved patio area. Outbuildings - Out house to the side of the kitchen.  **** **Disclaimer:** All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions. These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager.  **Parking Availability: Yes.** ## Property Photos - ![Three Bedroom Semi Detached with Endless Potentia](/listings/photos/175011290/1605799) - Three Bedroom Semi Detached with Endless Potentia - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605800) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605801) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605802) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605803) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605804) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605805) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605806) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605807) - Gallery - ![ESSEX DRIVE PHOTOS (1)-Edit](/listings/photos/175011290/1605808) - ESSEX DRIVE PHOTOS (1)-Edit - ![ESSEX DRIVE PHOTOS (3)-Edit](/listings/photos/175011290/1605809) - ESSEX DRIVE PHOTOS (3)-Edit - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605810) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605811) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605812) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/175011290/1605813) - Gallery ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/175011290/1605814) - Floor Plan - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/175011290/1605815) - Floor Plan ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 SUSSEX DRIVE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HG | £102,000 | 22/05/2025 | Semi-detached | | 27 BEDFORD ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HQ | £140,000 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 50 VICTORIA AVENUE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EY | £78,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 28 WHITEHALL AVENUE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EW | £145,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 WARWICK CLOSE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HH | £105,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 BOURNE ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EU | £81,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 SUSSEX DRIVE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HG | £121,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 73 WHITEHALL AVENUE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EP | £103,000 | 16/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 76 GLOUCESTER ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EN | £80,000 | 06/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 LINCOLN ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HA | £155,250 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 WHITEHALL AVENUE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EP | £135,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 GLOUCESTER ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EN | £100,000 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 LAMB STREET, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4AL | £180,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 BEDFORD ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HQ | £85,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 73 WHITEHALL AVENUE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EP | £90,000 | 18/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 77 KING STREET, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HJ | £140,000 | 18/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 KING STREET, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HL | £97,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 KING STREET, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HN | £125,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 BOURNE ROAD, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1EU | £132,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 SUSSEX DRIVE, KIDSGROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1HG | £92,000 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £114,313 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £209,081 (80 Semi-detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -47.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £744/mo - **Realistic:** £827/mo - **Optimistic:** £910/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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, Victoria Avenue, ST7 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Avenue, ST7 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | [Jamage Road, Talke Pits, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/47c6aa1) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.52 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/159a39f) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Tibb Street, Bignall End, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/04999d1) | £850/mo | 3 | 2.97 miles | Rightmove | | [Coalfield Close, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/be712cd) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 3.2 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £950/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £109,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £87,500 *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 £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £329/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.4% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.5% - **10y growth:** 48.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 59.9% ## 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)