# 3 bedroom town house for sale (ST3 3NH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 30 URMSTON PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 3NH | | Price | £170,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 78 m² | | Last sold | £59,950 Oct 2003 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 30/12/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £525/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,500 ### Recommendations - W (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9310-2819-7927-9077-7651) ## Description Situated in the popular village of Newstead, this three-bedroom end-plot property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home. Occupying a generous plot with a sizeable driveway and an enclosed rear garden, the property has fantastic potential to become a wonderful family home. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, a spacious lounge, a well-proportioned kitchen, three good-sized bedrooms, and a family bathroom. While the property would benefit from cosmetic updating and redecoration throughout, it provides a solid foundation for modernisation, allowing the next owner to create a home tailored to their own style and requirements. Outside, the property continues to impress with a generous rear garden offering plenty of space for children to play, entertaining, or further landscaping. To the front, a large driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Newstead is a sought-after village that offers a peaceful setting while remaining well connected. The property is conveniently located close to local amenities, schools, and countryside walks, with excellent transport links to nearby towns including Hucknall, Mansfield, and Nottingham. The nearby A60 and M1 motorway network make commuting straightforward, while rail and tram services available in the surrounding area provide easy access for those travelling further afield. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a project, an investor, or a family searching for a home with room to grow, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to add value and create a home to be proud of. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, plot size, and potential on offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884586) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884591) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884599) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884603) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884611) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884622) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884625) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884627) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884629) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884631) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884633) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884635) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884637) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884639) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/175015001/1884641) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/175015001/1884643) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #6608703 - **Address:** 30 Urmston Place, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NH - **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2009 - **Work Completed:** 30/04/2009 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 URMSTON PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NH | £59,950 | 17/10/2003 | Semi-detached | | 30 URMSTON PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NH | £49,950 | 19/05/2003 | Semi-detached | | 30 URMSTON PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NH | £34,000 | 25/05/1995 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 WITCHFORD CRESCENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3LZ | £105,000 | 13/02/2023 | Terraced | | 18 VENTNOR GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NF | £125,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced | | 330 WATERSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3LQ | £106,400 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced | | 197 WATERSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 3NJ | £122,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £114,600 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £133,081 (49 Terraced, ST3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +27.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £644/mo - **Realistic:** £715/mo - **Optimistic:** £787/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Wyndham Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4981f50) | £950/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Finstock Avenue, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LA](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0b1cb9e) | £875/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | Rightmove | | [Emsworth Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c7b2e9f) | £775/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Coleridge Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7393742) | £1,195/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | Rightmove | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Churchfield Avenue, ST3 | £720/mo | 3 | 1.26 miles | OpenRent | | [Grosvenor Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e36eef3) | £935/mo | 3 | 1.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Albert Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/88b6896) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 2.01 miles | Rightmove | | [Friar St, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bfd5fd2) | £1,025/mo | 3 | 2.03 miles | Rightmove | | [Oldway Place,Longton, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/57ad7e2) | £895/mo | 3 | 2.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Soames Crescent, Longton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d0656a) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 2.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Weston Street, Adderley Green, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6221235) | £850/mo | 3 | 2.55 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £956/mo (11 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £116,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £93,500 *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 £935/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £147/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.6% *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:** £2,179/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.3% - **10y growth:** 32.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Terraced series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 19.1% - **10y growth (index):** 49.6% ## 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)