LEA CROFT
LAKE ROAD, LEEK, RUDYARD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8RN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
72 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£205,000 Sep 2021
Price per m²
£417/m²
Local average
£425,883 (-93%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,224 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Description
* The land amounts to 0.265 of an acre or thereabouts.
* Grassed and hard standing areas.
WHAT3WORDS: FREEZER/AFFLICTED/SPRINKLER
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.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.
Tenure And Possession - The land 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 .
Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.
Listed by
Leek
Bagshaws LLP
Reference: 171319571
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 14/06/2018
Expiry date: 13/06/2028
Current heating cost: £885/year
Potential heating cost: £541/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,115
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
22% since 2020
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £30,000 | -85.4% |
| Sold | 29/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £205,000 | +21.7% |
| Sold | 03/04/2020 (6 years ago) | £168,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street THE HOLLIES LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £485,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street THE HOLLIES 2 LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £425,000 | 25/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street RUDYARD VALE CARAVAN PARK LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £995,000 | 14/06/2024 | Other |
| Same street LINDON COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £355,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street VINE COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £320,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street BAGHEERA LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £370,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £491,667 (6 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): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Lake Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | The Dam | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Rudyard, Rudyard Road / Lakeland Lodge | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Rudyard Lake Garage | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Rudyard | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Bus stop | St Michaels Church | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Bridge End Garden Centre | 1.5 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 2.3 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Leek Moorlands Hospital | 2.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Lodge Community Special School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2013 |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2024 |
| Westwood College | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024 |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy | Primary | 1.8 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 5 Oct 2023 |
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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).