# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ST3 6HN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 39 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 6HN | | Price | £175,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £145,000 Aug 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £811/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2646-0520-2196-4985) ## Description The Property This well-proportioned mid-terrace home offers flexible living space, a generous garden and off-road parking to the front. Step through the entrance hall and into the front-facing lounge with feature log burner, a bright and comfortable space to relax at the end of the day. From here, you move through to the rear dining room, creating a natural flow between the two reception areas. Patio doors open onto the garden, drawing in plenty of light and making it easy to enjoy indoor-outdoor living when the weather allows. The fitted kitchen sits to the rear, offering practical storage and workspace to keep daily life running smoothly, all within easy reach of the dining area. On the first floor, there are two well-sized bedrooms, both offering comfortable accommodation with room for storage. The four-piece family bathroom is a real highlight, featuring a bath and separate shower, giving you options for busy mornings or a more relaxed start to the day. A loft room on the second floor adds valuable extra space. Whether you need a home office, hobby room or additional storage, this versatile area can adapt to your needs. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding any relevant approvals for the loft conversion. Outside, the property continues to impress. There is driveway parking to the front, providing everyday convenience. To the rear, the split-level garden offers a mix of patio, decking and lawn areas, creating distinct spaces for dining, entertaining and relaxing. It’s a garden designed to be enjoyed. Located in ST3, the home is close to local amenities, transport links and schools within catchment, subject to confirmation. With flexible living across three levels and a garden made for summer evenings, this is a home ready for its next chapter. Book your viewing and see how it could work for you. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172904144/83364) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172904144/83365) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/172904144/83366) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £145,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 19 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £158,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 41 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £141,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 CAVERSWALL LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HL | £220,000 | 12/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 42 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £90,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 40 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £140,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | CAVERSWALL PARK BLUEBELL BARN CAVERSWALL LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 6HP | £400,000 | 02/03/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 22 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £95,000 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 23 WILLIAM AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6HN | £155,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £129,833 (6 sales) **Area average:** £310,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £134,031 (47 Terraced, ST3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +30.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £637/mo - **Realistic:** £708/mo - **Optimistic:** £779/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed End Terrace, Bellerphon Drive, ST3 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Kingsley Street, ST3 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Weston Road, ST3 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Harrowby Road, ST3 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Blythe Court Cheadle Road, ST11 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Bright St, ST3 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Bungalow, Grindley Close, ST11 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Lansbury Grove, ST3 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | | [Ludwall Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2eec9ca) | £795/mo | 2 | 1.4 miles | Rightmove | | [Thirlmere Grove, Weston Coyney](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d085d04) | £950/mo | 2 | 1.47 miles | Rightmove | | [Buccleuch Road, Dresdon, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2ab4a77) | £750/mo | 2 | 1.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Ayreshire Grove, Lightwood](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e0672f9) | £900/mo | 2 | 1.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Belgrave Road,Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a8a3619) | £725/mo | 2 | 1.8 miles | Rightmove | | [Harington Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/00af52a) | £950/mo | 2 | 1.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Joshua Court, Longton, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/082eff8) | £650/mo | 2 | 1.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Russell Street, Longton, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/83bb1f4) | £950/mo | 2 | 2.06 miles | Rightmove | | [The Strand, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/950884b) | £550/mo | — | 2.23 miles | Rightmove | | [The Strand, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/580c702) | £795/mo | 2 | 2.23 miles | Rightmove | | [Brightgreen Street, Adderley Green, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5DG](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0c59e52) | £900/mo | 2 | 2.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Blandford Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/350e91b) | £775/mo | 2 | 2.31 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £804/mo (23 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £78,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £785/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-8/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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:** £2,397/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 43.3% - **10y growth:** 65.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 26.4% - **10y growth (index):** 64.5% ## 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)