To let Semi-detached

6 ESSEX DRIVE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, KIDSGROVE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 1HE

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 28 Oct 2026 (-4d)

£1,000 pcm

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST7 1HE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 ESSEX DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, KIDSGROVE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 1HE |
| Price | £1,000 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £57,000 Nov 2010 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £959/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2529-1514-1029-1082-3117)

## Description

**The only way is… ESSEX DRIVE!**

This superb **three-bedroom semi-detached home** is ideal for tenants looking for a stylish, recently redecorated property in a **popular part of Kidsgrove**. Conveniently positioned close to local amenities and excellent transport links, including the nearby train station, this home is ready to move straight into.

Step through the entrance hall into a **bright, open-plan living area**, enhanced by dual-aspect windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow through the space. The **modern fitted kitchen** offers ample cupboard and worktop space and comes complete with a **washing machine and fridge freezer included within the tenancy**.

Upstairs, you’ll find **three well-proportioned bedrooms** alongside a **modern bathroom**, all presented in a fresh, contemporary style following the property’s recent redecoration.

Externally, the property benefits from a **private driveway providing off-road parking**, while the rear garden offers a **blank canvas**, giving tenants plenty of space to enjoy and make their own.

A smart, well-presented home combining modern interiors, practical living space and convenient parking.

**Contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents today to arrange your viewing!**

**Disclaimer:**

All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions. These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager.

## Property Photos

- ![Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property to Let with ](/listings/photos/94847091/2675172) - Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property to Let with 
- ![ESD2](/listings/photos/94847091/2675177) - ESD2
- ![D2bc72c6-bc07-45b8-bad0-ed951aa131e5](/listings/photos/94847091/2675179) - D2bc72c6-bc07-45b8-bad0-ed951aa131e5
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- ![212bb7a0-71de-4972-84af-03fc703544db](/listings/photos/94847091/2675183) - 212bb7a0-71de-4972-84af-03fc703544db
- ![ESD3](/listings/photos/94847091/2675184) - ESD3
- ![19744591-ddd8-48a9-bf34-7656ffb5a5f1](/listings/photos/94847091/2675185) - 19744591-ddd8-48a9-bf34-7656ffb5a5f1
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- ![ESD4](/listings/photos/94847091/2675187) - ESD4
- ![Da2d0874-6cc6-458b-877d-a9f54eec8cda](/listings/photos/94847091/2675188) - Da2d0874-6cc6-458b-877d-a9f54eec8cda
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- ![6891921d-691e-4a44-9c62-06edeb950795](/listings/photos/94847091/2675190) - 6891921d-691e-4a44-9c62-06edeb950795
- ![7ESD5](/listings/photos/94847091/2675191) - 7ESD5
- ![ESD5](/listings/photos/94847091/2675192) - ESD5
- ![ESD16](/listings/photos/94847091/2675193) - ESD16
- ![A70b1d47-4daa-4425-ac2b-7f7818493f18](/listings/photos/94847091/2675194) - A70b1d47-4daa-4425-ac2b-7f7818493f18
- ![7520091c-ad42-40bb-891f-ff357d582226](/listings/photos/94847091/2675195) - 7520091c-ad42-40bb-891f-ff357d582226
- ![Essex drive](/listings/photos/94847091/2675196) - Essex drive

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/94847091/2675197) - Floor Plan
- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/94847091/2675198) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/94847091/2675199) - EPC

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £753/mo
- **Realistic:** £837/mo
- **Optimistic:** £921/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/45fbc08) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Essex Drive, ST7 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Kidsgrove, ST7 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Norfolk Road, ST7 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, ST7 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| [Crown Bank Cresent, Talke Pits](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3bd57bc) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Monument Road, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3367a0e) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.4 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hope Street, Bignall End, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e2cf3e) | £900/mo | 3 | 2.96 miles | Rightmove |
| [Second Avenue, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3ca615c) | £895/mo | 3 | 6.79 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £929/mo (9 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1140%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £826/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3418.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £13/m²

## 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

Floor area

80 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,755 of 33,755)

Street crime

157 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME
MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
WASHING MACHINE & FRIDGE/FREEZER INCLUDED
BRIGHT OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY PROVIDING OFF-ROAD PARKING
BLANK CANVAS REAR GARDEN
POPULAR KIDSGROVE LOCATION CLOSE TO AMENITIES AND TRANSPORT LINKS

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Required access: No
Rights of way: No

Description

The only way is… ESSEX DRIVE!
This superb three-bedroom semi-detached home is ideal for tenants looking for a stylish, recently redecorated property in a popular part of Kidsgrove. Conveniently positioned close to local amenities and excellent transport links, including the nearby train station, this home is ready to move straight into.
Step through the entrance hall into a bright, open-plan living area, enhanced by dual-aspect windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow through the space. The modern fitted kitchen offers ample cupboard and worktop space and comes complete with a washing machine and fridge freezer included within the tenancy.
Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms alongside a modern bathroom, all presented in a fresh, contemporary style following the property’s recent redecoration.
Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking, while the rear garden offers a blank canvas, giving tenants plenty of space to enjoy and make their own.
A smart, well-presented home combining modern interiors, practical living space and convenient parking.
Contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents today to arrange your viewing!

Disclaimer:
All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions. These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager.

Listed by

Stoke On Trent

Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd

Reference: 94847091

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/08/2024

Expiry date: 13/08/2034

Current heating cost: £959/year

Potential heating cost: £709/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

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

Plot: ~204 m² (0.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £753/mo

Realistic £837/mo

Optimistic £921/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST7 1HE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Somerset Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Metin Barbers	0.2 miles
Shop	Stop & Shop	0.2 miles
Train station	Kidsgrove	0.3 miles
Train station	Alsager	2.3 miles
Hospital	Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre	3.2 miles
Hospital	Royal Stoke University Hospital	6.2 miles
University	Keele University	6.3 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	52
Anti-social behaviour	44
Criminal damage and arson	15
Public order	12
Shoplifting	10
Other theft	7
Bicycle theft	3
Other crime	3
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Total incidents	157

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Bluebell School Ltd	Other	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 22 Jan 2023
Dove Bank Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 3 Jan 2018
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2015
The King's CofE Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2018
Kidsgrove Secondary School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2023

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
Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent	£1,000/mo	3	0 miles	Rightmove
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Essex Drive, ST7	£950/mo	3	0.02 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Kidsgrove, ST7	£1,050/mo	3	0.09 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Norfolk Road, ST7	£875/mo	3	0.12 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, ST7	£795/mo	3	0.22 miles	OpenRent
Crown Bank Cresent, Talke Pits	£950/mo	3	1.39 miles	Rightmove
Monument Road, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7	£950/mo	3	1.4 miles	Rightmove
Hope Street, Bignall End, ST7	£900/mo	3	2.96 miles	Rightmove
Second Avenue, STOKE-ON-TRENT	£895/mo	3	6.79 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £929/mo (9 listings)