For sale Flat

Vernon House

Balance Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 8JB

1 beds 1 baths Listed 31 Jul 2026 (-24d)

£84,950

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Local average

£111,250 (-23.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,877 of 33,755)

Street crime

89 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Vernon House offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a well-presented ground floor apartment within an attractive period conversion, ideally suited to first-time buyers, investors or those seeking convenient single-level living.

Recently redecorated throughout and benefiting from newly fitted carpets, the property is ready to move straight into and is offered with no onward chain.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a bright lounge with double doors opening into the fitted kitchenette, a spacious double bedroom, and a bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite, complete with an electric shower and a useful utility cupboard providing space for white goods and housing the hot water tank.

Externally, the development benefits from ample off-road parking to the rear. Conveniently positioned within easy walking distance of the town centre, local shops, amenities and public transport links, this low-maintenance apartment represents an ideal home or investment opportunity.

Leasehold Information - We are informed of the following:

The property benefits from a share of the freehold, with the building's freehold owned and managed collectively by the apartment owners through a residents' management company, providing greater control over the management of the development. We are informed that a new 999-year lease will be granted upon completion, with no ground rent payable and an annual service charge of £804.00.

Hallway - A welcoming entrance hall featuring recently refitted flooring throughout, an electric radiator, smoke alarm, consumer unit and fire alarm. An internal door provides access to the main accommodation.

Bathroom - Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, and a panelled bath with electric shower over. The walls are partially tiled, and an extractor fan provides ventilation. A useful built-in utility cupboard offers plumbing and space for white goods and also houses the hot water immersion tank.

Lounge - A bright and comfortable living space with a glazed sash window overlooking the rear elevation, recently refitted flooring, a smoke alarm and telephone point. Double doors open through to the kitchenette, creating an open-plan feel.

Kitchenette - Fitted with a range of base and eye-level storage cupboards with roll-edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, together with space for a freestanding cooker.

Bedroom - Benefiting from newly fitted carpets throughout, a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and an electric radiator also with smoke alarm.

Disclaimer - Any leasehold information provided within these sales particulars, including but not limited to ground rent, service charges, estate charges, reserve fund contributions, lease term remaining, management company details, permissions, restrictions, and any other associated costs or obligations cannot be guaranteed of their accuracy or completeness. Prospective purchasers should not rely solely on these details and must satisfy themselves by obtaining confirmation from their solicitor, the freeholder, managing agent, or other relevant parties before proceeding with the purchase.

We accept no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, omissions, changes, or variations to leasehold information or associated costs that may arise before completion. All figures and information are subject to change without notice.

Buyers are strongly advised to make their own independent enquiries regarding all leasehold matters prior to exchange of contracts.

Listed by

Staffordshire & Derbyshire

Abode (Midlands) Ltd

Reference: 91517667

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Flat 1 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 59 80 37 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Flat
Flat 11 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 40 79 30 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Flat
Flat 2 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 30 44 35 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Flat
Flat 4 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 23 78 28 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat
Flat 4 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 38 50 England and Wales: before 1900 2
Flat 4, Vernon House 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 37 72 30 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Flat
Flat 4, Vernon House 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 49 75 28 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Flat
Flat 5 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 69 77 62 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Flat
Flat 6 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 45 69 22 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Flat
Flat 6 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 13 24 30 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat
Flat 7 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 39 64 34 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat
Flat 8 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 60 85 47 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat
Flat 9 Vernon House, 23-25, Balance Street, UTTOXETER 43 60 57 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat
Flat 9, Vernon House 23-25, UTTOXETER 42 71 37 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~166 m² (0.04 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £84,950

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
10 CHARTLEY COURT, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8JD £135,000 22/11/2023 Flat
5 CHARTLEY COURT, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8JD £60,000 01/08/2023 Flat
12 CHARTLEY COURT, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8JD £85,000 26/06/2023 Flat

Area average: £93,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 43.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Staffordshire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -0.3%
5y (index) 9%
10y (index) 27.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £760/mo
Realistic £844/mo
Optimistic £928/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £494/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Spiceal Mews

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Gardner 0.0 miles
Shop Bed & Bedrooms 0.1 miles
Bus stop Trinity Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Post Office 0.1 miles
Train station Uttoxeter 0.3 miles
Train station Alton Towers Car Park 6.1 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 8.0 miles
Hospital Saint Oswald's Hospital 9.6 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 48
Anti-social behaviour 15
Public order 7
Other theft 5
Shoplifting 5
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 89

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Thomas Alleyne's High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Mar 2016
Picknalls First School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 23 Feb 2020
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 8 Sep 2024
Windsor Park CE Middle School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Mar 2015
Oldfields Hall Middle School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Jul 2016

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.99%
Max investor price (0.8%) £105,500
Target investor price (1%) £84,400
  • 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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