Sold STC Semi-detached

29 MILLBANK DRIVE

UTTOXETER, ROCESTER, STAFFORDSHIRE ST14 5NX

3 beds 1 baths 850 sq ft Listed 14 Apr 2026 (-44d)

£245,000

Reduced on 7 May 2026 · Was £250,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£182,500 Mar 2018

Price per m²

£3,101/m²

Local average

£249,222 (-1.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,122 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

ABODE are delighted delighted to present this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home, perfectly positioned to capture lovely views over open fields. The property features a welcoming lounge with a focal-point fireplace and an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner with wood-block work surfaces and sliding doors leading to the garden. Practicality is key, with a dedicated utility room and a guest WC and partially converted garage.

Upstairs, the home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which boast elevated countryside views, alongside a modern family bathroom.

The exterior is designed for low-maintenance enjoyment, featuring a tarmacadam driveway for ample off-road parking and a rear garden with a paved patio, artificial lawn, and sun deck. Ideally located for families, the property is situated near the prestigious JCB Academy and offers excellent commuter links via the A50.

Viewing by appointment only.

Hallway - A welcoming entrance via a modern composite double-glazed door. The hallway features stylish panelled flooring and a carpeted staircase rising to the first floor.

Lounge - The comfortable lounge is centered around a focal-point electric fireplace, complete with a timber Adam-style surround and a decorative tiled hearth. A large UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation ensures a bright atmosphere, complemented by integrated media points and a smoke alarm for peace of mind.

Kitchen/Diner - This impressive open-plan space is designed for both cooking and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching base and eye-level units, finished with wood-block drop-edge work surfaces and stylish splashback tiling. It includes an integrated 1.5 ceramic sink with mixer tap and a four-ring hob with a built-in extractor. There is generous plumbing and space for freestanding appliances, an electric radiator, and a highly practical under-stairs storage pantry. Sliding UPVC double-glazed patio doors offer a seamless transition to the rear garden.

Utility - The utility room provides excellent additional storage and dedicated space for laundry appliances, with a frosted UPVC door leading directly to the garden.

W.C. - Adjacent is the cloakroom, which features a low-level WC, a floating wash basin with a tiled splashback, and a heated towel rail.

Garage - The garage (partially converted) still allows for ample storage space, with an up and over door to the front elevation.

Landing - The first-floor landing includes a side-elevation window and a ceiling hatch providing access to the boarded loft space. A useful over-stairs airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and provides additional linen shelving.

Bedroom One - The primary bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with a UPVC double-glazed window overlooking far-reaching views of the surrounding agricultural fields. The room is well-appointed with a TV aerial point and a functional open wardrobe featuring hanging rails and eye-level shelving.

Bedroom Two - Positioned to the front of the property, this double bedroom includes an electric radiator and an open wardrobe system designed for streamlined storage.

Bathroom - The contemporary family bathroom features a white three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with a continental-style flush, a pedestal wash hand basin with a mixer tap, and a bath unit with an electric shower overhead. The room is finished with chrome heated towel radiators, an extractor fan, and elegant wall tiling.

Outside - The exterior of the property is designed for ease of maintenance and outdoor enjoyment. An entertaining paved patio leads from the house to a garden mainly laid to artificial grass. A further raised deck area is perfectly positioned to capture the maximum amount of natural sunlight, all while enjoying the serene backdrop of neighboring open fields. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fence panelling for privacy.

Listed by

Staffordshire & Derbyshire

Abode (Midlands) Ltd

Reference: 174416732

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/03/2021

Current heating cost: £1,447/year

Potential heating cost: £881/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,450

Recommendations

  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£2,000 - £3,000)
  • 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

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11440843

Property Details

Street: 29 Millbank Drive

Town: Rocester

Postcode: ST14 5NX

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/02/2016

Work Completed: 15/01/2016

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

220% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £245,000 +34.2%
Sold 01/03/2018 (8 years ago) £182,500 +21.7%
Sold 30/08/2013 (12 years ago) £150,000 +163.2%
Sold 06/03/1998 (28 years ago) £56,995

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
Same street 3 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX £185,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 33 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX £212,500 29/08/2023 Semi-detached
24 DOVEFIELDS, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LT £219,950 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
55 MILL STREET, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5JX £150,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 31 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX £177,500 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
50 MILL STREET, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5JX £165,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
62 RIVERSFIELD DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LN £197,500 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX £178,500 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
4 WESTGATE CLOSE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5PG £209,950 11/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 43 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX £250,000 09/03/2022 Detached
6 ABBEY ROAD, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LQ £143,000 07/03/2022 Semi-detached
79 RIVERSFIELD DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LN £140,000 24/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £200,700 (5 sales)

Area average: £175,057 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 34.5%
10y growth 53.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Staffordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 6.4%
5y (index) 27.5%
10y (index) 62%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo
Realistic £836/mo
Optimistic £920/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Absolute Hair and Beauty 0.2 miles
Shop Rocester Village Store 0.2 miles
Bus stop Ashbourne Road Garage 0.2 miles
Train station Alton Towers Car Park 3.1 miles
Train station Runaway Mine Train 3.5 miles
Hospital Saint Oswald's Hospital 6.0 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Anti-social behaviour 3
Public order 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 18

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
The JCB Academy Secondary 0.1 miles Good — 28 Feb 2024
Dove CofE Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Apr 2024
Ryecroft CofE Middle School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Nov 2017
Abbotsholme School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone Primary 1.1 miles Good — 10 Jan 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £104,500
Target investor price (1%) £83,600
  • 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).