31 BALANCE HILL
UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE ST14 8BS
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
85 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£180,000 Aug 2022
Price per m²
£2,235/m²
Local average
£184,146 (+3.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,877 of 33,755)
Street crime
60 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Mid Terrace Property. NO UPWARD CHAIN
- Ideal for First Time Buyers/Investment Buyers
- Lounge. Dining Room. Fitted Kitchen
- Three Bedrooms. Family Bathroom
- Gardens
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
Bagshaws Residential bring to the market this mid terrace home ideally suited to FIRST TIME BUYERS or INVESTOR BUYERS being sold with NO UPWARD CHAIN with accommodation comprising: lounge, dining room, kitchen and to the first floor three bedrooms and family bathroom. Rear forecourt and front garden
DESCRIPTION
This mid terrace property offers WELL APPOINTED accommodation and is offered For Sale with NO UPWARD CHAIN and warrants early viewing to appreciate. Being conveniently situated in close proximity to the centre of the market town of Uttoxeter which has good schools, sports and leisure facilities, several supermarkets, independent shops, coffee houses, bars and restaurants. There are excellent transport links to the A50 with its M1 and M6 links and also a local railway station and Uttoxeter is also the home of the famous Uttoxeter Racecourse. In brief the property which benefits from gas central heating and double glazing comprises on the ground floor: lounge, dining room, kitchen and to the first floor three bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is a garden to the front and a small courtyard garden to the rear.
Access to the property is gained via shared steps leading up to:
Entrance Door:
Leading into:
Entrance Lobby:
Having cupboard housing the central heating boiler; tiled flooring; door off to:
Lounge: 13' 2" x 11' 11" max ( 4.01m x 3.63m max )
With feature fireplace housing a log burning stove; central heating radiator; French doors leading out to the front garden; laminate flooring; door giving access to the stairs to the first floor accommodation; wood effect flooring; storage cupboard; archway leading to:
Kitchen:
A fitted kitchen comprising one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer set in a base unit; further base, wall and drawer units; complementary work surface; integrated electric oven with gas hob and cooker hood over; plumbing for washing machine; further appliance space; complementary tiling; double glazed window to the rear elevation; central heating radiator; door leading out to the rear elevation.
Dining Room: 11' 6" x 9' 9" ( 3.51m x 2.97m )
With double glazed window to the side elevation; wood effect flooring; central heating radiator.
Stairs:
Leading to:
First Floor Landing:
With loft access; store cupboard; double glazed window to the rear elevation; doors off to:
Bedroom One: 13' 1" x 11' 11" max ( 3.99m x 3.63m max )
Having double glazed window to the front elevation; alcove with hanging rail; loft access; central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two: 10' 2" x 10' 2" ( 3.10m x 3.10m )
With double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations; central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three: 11' 6" max x 9' 10" max ( 3.51m max x 3.00m max )
With double glazed window to the front elevation; central heating radiator.
Family Bathroom:
Having bath with wall mounted shower over; wash hand basin; low level wc; heated towel rail; complementary tiling, double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Front Garden:
To the front of the property is a patio area, artificial grass area with flower plantings and two garden sheds. Gated shared passageway leads to the rear.
Rear Courtyard:
Enclosed courtyard having timber decked patio with perspex roofing and log store. Access to shared passageway to the front of the property.
Please Note:
Photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Uttoxeter
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 173937089
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/04/2022
Current heating cost: £690/year
Potential heating cost: £494/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11643424
Property Details
Street: 31 Balance Hill
Town: UTTOXETER
Postcode: ST14 8BS
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 30/05/2016
Work Completed: 03/05/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
380% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £190,000 | +5.6% |
| Sold | 08/08/2022 (3 years ago) | £180,000 | +63.6% |
| Sold | 27/09/2013 (12 years ago) | £110,000 | +193.3% |
| Sold | 06/08/1999 (26 years ago) | £37,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GEORGE ELLIOTT CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SL | £216,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 40 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BT | £118,000 | 06/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 LARK RISE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SZ | £170,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 STONEYFORD TERRACE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BW | £200,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 KESTREL CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8TB | £170,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BT | £200,000 | 01/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 39 BALANCE STREET, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8JQ | £600,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 55 BALANCE STREET, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8JQ | £80,480 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 LEIGHTON ROAD, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BL | £168,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 LARK RISE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SZ | £137,950 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 43 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BS | £165,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 22 WESTHILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BN | £146,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 7 SPICEAL MEWS, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8HT | £122,321 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £165,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £194,063 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Staffordshire. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Staffordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Balance Hill Autos | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Aldi | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Partridge Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Chaffinch Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Uttoxeter | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Alton Towers Car Park | 6.3 miles |
| Hospital | Cheadle Hosptal | 8.2 miles |
| Hospital | Saint Oswald's Hospital | 9.7 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 10.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 60 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picknalls First School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 23 Feb 2020 |
| Thomas Alleyne's High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Mar 2016 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 8 Sep 2024 |
| Oldfields Hall Middle School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Jul 2016 |
| Windsor Park CE Middle School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 30 Mar 2015 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).