# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (ST13 8NZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 GORDON CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8NZ |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £155,000 Jul 2014 |

## Description

An immaculately presented two-bedroom detached bungalow, extended to the rear to extend one of the bedrooms and create a utility room.

The property offers two generous double bedrooms and is finished to a high standard throughout, making it ready to move straight into. Outside, there is a garage, off-road parking, and a good-sized private rear garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Additional benefits include gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout.

The property is located in a cul-de-sac position in what is a popular residential area in the west-end of town, being conveniently situated for all age group local schools and for travelling into the town centre where other amenities are available.

**Entrance Hall** - With radiator.  Tiled floor.

**Kitchen** - 2.51m x 2.34m (8'3 x 7'8) - Fully fitted with a comprehensive range of units consisting of stainless steel sink unit, base units, working surfaces and wall cupboards and incorporating a split level cooker.  Plumbing for dishwasher.  Cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

**Lounge/Dining Roomm** - 4.72m x 3.84m (15'6 x 12'7) - With radiator.  Fitted carpet.

**Inner Hall** - Fitted carpet.

**Bedroom One** - 5.03m x 2.54m (16'6 x 8'4) - With fitted wardrobes.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.96m x 3.02m (13' x 9'11) - With full range of fitted wardrobes.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.

**Shower Room** - Fully tiled walls and suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.  Heated towel rail.  Radiator.

**Rear Hall** - Tiled floor.  Radiator.

**Utility Room** - 2.13m x 2.16m (7' x 7'1) - Stainless steel sink unit, base units, working surfaces.  Plumbing for automatic washing machine.

**Outside** - Driveway to the front provides off road parking facilities and leads to an ATTACHED GARAGE. (12'6 x 7'6). 

Front garden and good size rear garden with block paved patio, lawns, borders and timber garden shed.

**Services** - All mains services.

Gas central heating.

Upvc double glazing.

**Fixtures And Fittings** - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bury & Hilton have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

**Mobile Network Coverage** - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website (  to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

**Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements** - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars.

**Tenure And Possession** - The property is sold freehold with vacant possession granted upon completion.

**Viewing** - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bury & Hilton at the Leek Office on  .

## Property Photos

- ![front.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025345) - front.jpg
- ![living room.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025346) - living room.jpg
- ![lounge.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025347) - lounge.jpg
- ![kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025348) - kitchen.jpg
- ![bed b.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025349) - bed b.jpg
- ![beda.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025350) - beda.jpg
- ![Utility.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025351) - Utility.jpg
- ![rear garden.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025352) - rear garden.jpg
- ![rear lawned area 2.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025353) - rear lawned area 2.jpg
- ![rear lawned area.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025354) - rear lawned area.jpg
- ![rear.jpg](/listings/photos/92256333/2025355) - rear.jpg

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15963276
- **Address:** 4 Gordon Close, LEEK, ST13 8NZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 02/08/2023
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12382520
- **Address:** 4 Gordon Close, LEEK, ST13 8NZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/06/2017
- **Work Completed:** 12/05/2017
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 GORDON CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8NZ | £155,000 | 09/07/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 WETENHALL DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8HU | £266,500 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 7 HOWARD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JW | £205,000 | 22/12/2025 | Detached |
| 8 ELM CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8HT | £320,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 35 WETENHALL DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8HU | £360,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| 17 ADAMS GROVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8NX | £400,000 | 12/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 ADAMS GROVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8NX | £335,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 THORNHILL ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8HN | £245,500 | 03/10/2023 | Detached |
| 155 WALLBRIDGE DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JG | £245,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 62 BEGGARS LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JR | £225,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| 64 BEGGARS LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JR | £240,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 72 BEGGARS LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JR | £229,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HAZEL GROVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8UU | £234,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HAZEL GROVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8UU | £200,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FERNWOOD DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JA | £315,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 45 ROWNALL VIEW, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JN | £202,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 THE WILLOWS, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8XF | £380,500 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 GORDON CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8NZ | £174,000 | 16/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 HILLSIDE DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JQ | £220,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HAZEL GROVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8UU | £245,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 24 ROWNALL VIEW, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JN | £292,500 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 ROWNALL VIEW, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8JN | £221,500 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 GORDON CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8NZ | £236,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £205,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £269,075 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £366,635 (37 Detached, ST13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.4%

## 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):** £479/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, The Walks, ST13 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, North Avenue, ST13 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Grove Street, ST13 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Gaunt Street, ST13 | £665/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Strangman Street, ST13 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Garden St, ST13 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Britannia Chambers, ST13 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Hencroft, ST13 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brough Close, ST13 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £731/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £86,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £69,500

*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 £695/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 32.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-463/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.1%

*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:** 19%
- **10y growth:** 19.6%

## 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)

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