Sold End of terrace

47 FLAXMAN CLOSE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, BARLASTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9BU

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 18 Nov 2025 (-218d)

£220,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£180,000 Mar 2021

Price per m²

£2,558/m²

Local average

£625,000 (-64.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,626 of 33,755)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Beautifully presented home in Barlaston being offered for sale with no upwards chain and is ready for you to move straight in!
  • L-shaped lounge/diner with bright bay window and modern bifolding doors. Easy open flow into a practical kitchen with wood-effect base/overhead cabinetry, contrasting countertops and plenty of storage
  • Two generous double bedrooms plus a further single that's perfect for a nursery, home office, or dressing room. Contemporary bathroom with bath/shower duo, sink, and W/C.
  • Expansive gated driveway with ample off-road parking for several vehicles, a lush lawn with protective hedges.
  • South-facing rear garden with patio seating space, lush grass lawns and plenty of space for all. Enjoy easy access to the play park and field across the road, suitable for all ages.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Legend has it a pot of gold waits at the end of a rainbow…here at JDP, we think it is on Flaxman Close! This beautifully presented three-bedroom home located in Barlaston boasts open-plan living and spacious interiors, with light-filled rooms that are perfect for family life, entertaining, or simply relaxing in style.
Step into the home via a welcoming hallway that guides you effortlessly from room to room. Begin in the open-plan L-shaped lounge/diner, featuring a bright bay window and contemporary bifolding doors that open onto the rear garden, creating a light-filled, versatile living space. From here, a seamless flow leads into the practical U-shaped kitchen, complete with wood-effect base and overhead cabinetry, plenty of storage, and contrasting countertops—the perfect space for cooking up a storm. Off the hallway, you’ll find an additional storage cupboard with room for appliances, as well as a convenient downstairs W/C.
Upstairs is home to two spacious double bedrooms, along with a further single that’s ideal for a nursery, home office, or even a dressing room. The modern bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles, an L-shaped bath/shower duo, and a vanity sink and W/C.
Outside, this home continues to impress with a direct South-facing rear garden with a lush grass lawn and a patio seating area that wraps around the home to the front to an expansive gated driveway with off-road parking, plus an additional front lawn with protective hedges.
Located in the sought-after Barlaston, you are within easy driving distance of Trentham, where you will find a variety of shops, supermarkets, eateries, pubs, restaurants, and the beautiful Trentham Gardens. Commuting is a breeze with the nearby A34 leading you to the A500, A50, M6, and Stoke train station.
Whether you’re entertaining in the open-plan lounge/diner, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, or enjoying the sun in the South-facing garden, life on Flaxman Close is as bright and welcoming as the rooms inside. Don’t miss your chance to claim your own piece of the rainbow—this is a home where memories are made, laughter echoes, and every day feels a little bit golden.
Location
Trentham lies to the South of Stoke-on-Trent and offers a perfect mix of modern living, green surroundings and excellent amenities. Known for its attractive residential streets and family-friendly atmosphere with local schools, including well regarded Trentham Academy and several highly rated primaries
At the heart of the area is Trentham Gardens and Shopping Village, a renowned destination featuring independent boutiques, restaurants, cafés, a garden centre and the award-winning Trentham Estate — ideal for walks, leisure and family days out. Additional amenities include shops, bars and eateries as well as the popular 18-hole Trentham Golf Club.
Trentham benefits from easy access to the A34, A50 and M6, as well as main line rail stations in Stoke and Stafford making it ideal for commuters.

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 169460267

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/01/2021

Expiry date: 06/01/2031

Current heating cost: £588/year

Potential heating cost: £546/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Site Plan

Site Plan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15086981 Recent

Property Details

Street: 47 Flaxman Close

Town: Barlaston

Postcode: ST12 9BU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/03/2022

Work Completed: 29/09/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

102% since 2003

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/03/2021 (5 years ago) £180,000 +31.4%
Sold 09/12/2016 (9 years ago) £137,000 -5.5%
Sold 15/09/2006 (19 years ago) £144,950 +62.9%
Sold 21/11/2003 (22 years ago) £89,000

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
7 LIME GROVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BP £155,000 15/12/2023 Terraced
3 LIME GROVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BP £185,000 21/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 49 FLAXMAN CLOSE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BU £180,000 07/12/2022 Terraced
2 ETRUSCAN WALK, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BW £240,000 02/12/2022 Terraced
1 PORTLAND PLACE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BN £210,000 05/04/2022 Terraced
10 BELL LANE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BG £142,000 09/02/2022 Terraced
Same street 51 FLAXMAN CLOSE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BU £194,950 29/10/2021 Terraced
15 HACKWOOD CLOSE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BE £175,000 28/09/2021 Terraced
2 ETRUSCAN WALK, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9BW £185,000 06/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £187,475 (2 sales)

Area average: £184,571 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 180.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 26.1%
10y (index) 54.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £802/mo
Realistic £891/mo
Optimistic £980/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Etruscan Walk 0.1 miles
Shop Wedgwood Shop 0.5 miles
Shop Josiah & Co. 0.6 miles
Train station Unknown 1.7 miles
Train station Trentham Leisure 1.7 miles
Hospital Longton Cottage Hospital 2.1 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 3.5 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 38
Anti-social behaviour 17
Burglary 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 5
Other crime 3
Shoplifting 3
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 2
Public order 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 85

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
Newstead Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 10 Sep 2024
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 19 Jun 2024
Strathmore College Other 0.9 miles (No rating)
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Secondary 1.2 miles Good — 10 Nov 2017
Kemball School Other 1.2 miles Good — 12 Dec 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,375
Target investor price (1%) £89,100
  • 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).