Sold Semi-detached

10 KNIVEDEN LANE

LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 5BE

3 beds 1 baths 1,098 sq ft Listed 26 Jun 2025 (-341d)

£330,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST13 5BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 5BE |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 102 m² |
| Last sold | £77,000 Aug 1999 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £906/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,663

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- E (£150 - £175)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2250-7560-2275-3205)

## Description

* This immaculate three bedroom semi-detached property is located in a very sought after and well established residential area on the outskirts of town.

* The property occupies a very generous sized corner plot with gardens to front, side and rear aspects, driveway providing ample parking and a large detached garage / workshop.

* Benefiting from Upvc double glazing, gas fired central heating and security alarm system, the property is considered an ideal purchase for a growing family.

* The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall with feature parquet flooring, Living Room, an excellent sized Kitchen / Dining Room, Utility Room and W.c to the ground floor. Landing Area, Three good sized Bedrooms and family Bathroom to the first floor.

* Exceptionally well maintained lawned garden area, with low maintenance paved area to rear and display borders.

* A superbly well appointed family home of which an internal inspection is essential.

**Entrance Hall** - Stairs off. Feature parquet flooring. Understairs storage. Radiator. Coving.

**Living Room** - Radiator. Laminate flooring. Coving. Wall light point  x 2. Gas fire. Double doors to:

**Kitchen / Dining Room** - Range of wall and base units. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer, rinser bowl and mixer tap. Gas hob with extractor unit above. Double electric oven. Breakfast bar. Tiled floor. Laminate flooring. Coving. Patio doors to rear. Double doors to Living Room. Understairs storage cupboard housing central heating boiler.

**Utility Room** - Wall mounted storage unit. Work surface. Plumbing point. Tiled floor. Radiator. Front door.

**W.C** - W.c. Wash basin. Radiator. Tiled floor.

**Landing Area** - Airing cupboard. Coving. Loft access.

**Bedroom** - Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Coving.

**Bedroom** - Radiator. Coving. Storage cupboard.

**Bedroom** - Radiator. Coving. Fitted storage units.

**Bathroom** - Bath with shower over. W.c. Wash basin with storage unit below. Radiator. Tiled walls. Coving.

**Outside** - The property occupies a very generous sized corner plot with gardens to front, side and rear aspects, driveway providing ample parking and a large detached garage / workshop. Exceptionally well maintained lawned garden area, with low maintenance paved area to rear and display borders.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163851365/589561) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BE | £77,000 | 20/08/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 154 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BJ | £144,444 | 06/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| EAST MOUNT SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6LQ | £399,950 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 52 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BE | £400,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| 14 SHARRON DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BT | £285,000 | 03/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £262,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 101 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AX | £339,950 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £280,000 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 PICKWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BZ | £265,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 PITCHER LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5DB | £200,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 27 PICKWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BZ | £268,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £232,500 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 99 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AX | £300,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6PJ | £255,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £400,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £269,320 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £222,139 (18 Semi-detached, ST13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +48.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £645/mo
- **Realistic:** £717/mo
- **Optimistic:** £789/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £71,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,235/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13%
- **10y growth:** 40.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 17%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.3%

## 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

102 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£77,000 Aug 1999

Price per m²

£3,235/m²

Local average

£222,139 (+48.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,444 of 33,755)

Street crime

112 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Superb Semi-Detaced Property
Three Bedrooms
Spacious Accommodation Throughout
Highly Regarded Location
Large Corner Plot Position
Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
Ample Parking & Large Garage
An Ideal Family Home
Viewing Highly Recommended
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Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

* This immaculate three bedroom semi-detached property is located in a very sought after and well established residential area on the outskirts of town.
* The property occupies a very generous sized corner plot with gardens to front, side and rear aspects, driveway providing ample parking and a large detached garage / workshop.
* Benefiting from Upvc double glazing, gas fired central heating and security alarm system, the property is considered an ideal purchase for a growing family.
* The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall with feature parquet flooring, Living Room, an excellent sized Kitchen / Dining Room, Utility Room and W.c to the ground floor. Landing Area, Three good sized Bedrooms and family Bathroom to the first floor.
* Exceptionally well maintained lawned garden area, with low maintenance paved area to rear and display borders.
* A superbly well appointed family home of which an internal inspection is essential.

Entrance Hall - Stairs off. Feature parquet flooring. Understairs storage. Radiator. Coving.

Living Room - Radiator. Laminate flooring. Coving. Wall light point x 2. Gas fire. Double doors to:

Kitchen / Dining Room - Range of wall and base units. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer, rinser bowl and mixer tap. Gas hob with extractor unit above. Double electric oven. Breakfast bar. Tiled floor. Laminate flooring. Coving. Patio doors to rear. Double doors to Living Room. Understairs storage cupboard housing central heating boiler.

Utility Room - Wall mounted storage unit. Work surface. Plumbing point. Tiled floor. Radiator. Front door.

W.C - W.c. Wash basin. Radiator. Tiled floor.

Landing Area - Airing cupboard. Coving. Loft access.

Bedroom - Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Coving.

Bedroom - Radiator. Coving. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom - Radiator. Coving. Fitted storage units.

Bathroom - Bath with shower over. W.c. Wash basin with storage unit below. Radiator. Tiled walls. Coving.

Outside - The property occupies a very generous sized corner plot with gardens to front, side and rear aspects, driveway providing ample parking and a large detached garage / workshop. Exceptionally well maintained lawned garden area, with low maintenance paved area to rear and display borders.

Listed by

Leek

Bagshaws LLP

Reference: 163851365

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/06/2025

Current heating cost: £906/year

Potential heating cost: £863/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,663

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£150 - £175)
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)

Floorplans

10 Kniveden Lane FP.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/08/1999 (26 years ago)	£77,000	—

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
154 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BJ	£144,444	06/12/2023	Semi-detached
EAST MOUNT SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6LQ	£399,950	22/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 52 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BE	£400,000	01/09/2023	Detached
14 SHARRON DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BT	£285,000	03/08/2023	Semi-detached
24 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG	£262,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
101 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AX	£339,950	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
8 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG	£280,000	13/04/2022	Semi-detached
29 PICKWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BZ	£265,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
9 PITCHER LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5DB	£200,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
27 PICKWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BZ	£268,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
16 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG	£232,500	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
99 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AX	£300,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
4 SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6PJ	£255,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £400,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £269,320 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13%

10y growth 40.2%

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

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 17%

10y (index) 53.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £645/mo

Realistic £717/mo

Optimistic £789/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 ST13 5BE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Trafford Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Pitcher Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Poplar Service Station	0.2 miles
Shop	The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store	0.4 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	0.6 miles
University	Buxton & Leek College	0.7 miles
Train station	Leek (Churnet Valley)	1.1 miles
Train station	Leek Brook	1.9 miles
Hospital	John Munroe Hospital	3.4 miles
Hospital	Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre	8.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	62
Anti-social behaviour	14
Criminal damage and arson	7
Shoplifting	7
Public order	6
Other theft	5
Other crime	3
Bicycle theft	2
Drugs	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	112

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Springfield School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 17 Nov 2022
Leek High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 11 Jul 2024
The Meadows School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2019
Leek First School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Jun 2016
Beresford Memorial CofE First School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 May 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £89,625

Target investor price (1%) £71,700

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).

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