For sale Town house

42 HEATHCOTE ROAD

STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 2LX

3 beds 1 baths 872 sq ft Listed 12 Mar 2026 (-183d)

£150,000

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Reduced on 12 May 2026 · Was £160,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

81 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£52,000 Mar 2003

Price per m²

£1,852/m²

Local average

£134,854 (+11.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,893 of 33,755)

Street crime

469 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Three Well-Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Spacious Living Room
  • Kitchen/Diner With Dining Space
  • Family Bathroom
  • Ideal First Time Buy Or Family Home
  • Approx. 815 Sq Ft Of Accommodation
  • Popular Residential Location
  • Close To Local Amenities & Schools
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Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

The Property
This well-presented three-bedroom family home offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, families, or investors seeking a comfortable home in a convenient residential location.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which leads through to the main living areas and staircase to the first floor. The ground floor features a generous living room, providing a bright and comfortable space with ample room for a variety of seating arrangements, making it perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests.

To the rear of the property is the kitchen/diner, offering a practical and sociable layout with space for a dining table. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, providing good storage and preparation space while creating a central hub for everyday family living and mealtimes.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one is a spacious double room with plenty of room for wardrobes and bedroom furniture. Bedroom two is another well-proportioned bedroom, suitable as a double or generous single. Bedroom three offers a versatile space that could be used as a child’s bedroom, nursery, home office, or dressing room.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash basin, and W.C., serving all bedrooms and completing the internal accommodation.

Overall, the property offers approximately 75.7 sq. m (815 sq. ft) of living space and provides a practical layout suited to modern living.

Location
The property is situated in a popular residential area of Stoke-on-Trent, within the well-established community of Longton. The area offers a range of local shops, supermarkets, schools, and everyday amenities within easy reach.

Nearby Longton town centre provides additional retail facilities, cafés, and services, while larger shopping and leisure options can be found in Hanley, the main city centre.

The property also benefits from convenient transport links, with easy access to major road networks including the A50 and A500, providing straightforward routes to surrounding towns and cities. Public transport options and nearby schools further add to the appeal, making this an ideal location for families and commuters alike.

With its generous living space, practical layout, and convenient location, this property represents a great opportunity for buyers looking for a comfortable home in a well-connected area.

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covering Stoke-on-Trent

Purplebricks

Reference: 173210273

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/01/2026

Expiry date: 26/01/2036

Current heating cost: £658/year

Potential heating cost: £658/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

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: ~111 m² (0.03 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

117% since 2002

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £150,000 +188.5%
Sold 21/03/2003 (23 years ago) £52,000 +116.7%
Sold 24/05/2002 (24 years ago) £24,000

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
4 WORTHING PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SB £112,000 10/05/2023 Terraced
83 HEATHCOTE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2LY £130,000 17/03/2023 Terraced
53 FOLEY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2LW £125,000 14/11/2022 Terraced
1 HEANOR PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SA £140,000 14/10/2022 Terraced
37 HURST STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2LT £122,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
16 GROSVENOR STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2LR £133,000 24/06/2022 Terraced
35 GREENDOCK STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2NA £58,000 27/04/2022 Terraced
19 GREENDOCK STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2NA £72,000 25/03/2022 Terraced
35 GREENDOCK STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2NA £60,000 20/01/2022 Terraced
111A HEATHCOTE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2LY £149,550 29/10/2021 Terraced

Area average: £110,155 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.8%
10y growth 37%

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

1y (index) 3.4%
5y (index) 20.2%
10y (index) 50.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stoke-on-Trent. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £640/mo
Realistic £711/mo
Optimistic £782/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stoke-on-Trent.

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
Shop Style Me 0.0 miles
Shop Matalan 0.1 miles
Train station Longton 0.2 miles
Bus stop St James' Church 0.5 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.6 miles
Hospital Longton Cottage Hospital 1.1 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 2.0 miles
Train station Stoke-on-Trent 2.2 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 3.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 161
Anti-social behaviour 97
Public order 42
Shoplifting 37
Criminal damage and arson 29
Other theft 27
Vehicle crime 21
Burglary 18
Drugs 15
Other crime 9
Robbery 6
Bicycle theft 4
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 469

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 8 Jun 2017
St Gregory's Catholic Academy Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 12 Jan 2017
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Intuition Holistic Education Other 0.5 miles Good — 17 Jan 2023
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024

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
Farmer Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 £850/mo 3 0.4 miles Rightmove
Marlborough Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 £1,100/mo 3 0.42 miles Rightmove
Goddard Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 £900/mo 3 0.57 miles Rightmove
Coleridge Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent £1,195/mo 3 0.59 miles Rightmove
Albert Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 £1,300/mo 3 0.94 miles Rightmove
Eversley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 £900/mo 3 1.01 miles Rightmove
Jesmond Grove, Stoke-On-Trent £895/mo 3 1.33 miles Rightmove
Finstock Avenue, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LA £875/mo 3 1.4 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,002/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,500
Target investor price (1%) £90,000
Gross yield 7.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×
Monthly cashflow £194/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).