For sale Semi-detached

24 MERTON STREET

STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 1LG

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 6 Jul 2026 (-49d)

£160,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST3 1LG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 1LG |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 66 m² |
| Last sold | £112,000 May 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 28/07/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £874/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2013-8018-7465-1119-1111)

## Description

The property welcomes you with a bright and inviting living area, leading through to a stylish modern kitchen fitted with contemporary units and ample worktop space. To the rear, a generous utility room provides valuable additional storage and laundry facilities, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free.

Upstairs, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms along with a family bathroom, creating a practical layout for couples, young families or those working from home.

Externally, the front of the property features a double paved driveway providing convenient off-road parking for two vehicles. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a useful garden shed, offering additional storage and space to enjoy outdoor living.

Combining modern interiors, practical features and excellent off-road parking, this attractive home is ready to move into and presents a fantastic opportunity for a range of buyers.

Tenure: Freehold,

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/90549501/2025613) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG | £112,000 | 24/05/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG | £103,000 | 30/05/2014 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE | £190,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 160 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5EN | £140,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £160,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SITWELL GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SY | £178,500 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £159,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG | £159,995 | 12/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 168 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5EN | £84,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LH | £76,000 | 23/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 FRIAR STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1DW | £130,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE | £170,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 40 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG | £145,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 FORRISTER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SQ | £157,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 PRIESTLEY DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SE | £180,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £125,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE | £185,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £135,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE | £145,000 | 13/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £182,500 | 06/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 PRIESTLEY DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SE | £162,500 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 115 WOOD STREET, LONGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1DH | £125,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE | £143,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL | £144,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG | £145,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £149,998 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £148,575 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £171,472 (108 Semi-detached, ST3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £636/mo
- **Realistic:** £707/mo
- **Optimistic:** £778/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [28 Larkin Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c859730) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.2 miles | Rightmove |
| [Althrop Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8140efa) | £825/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Jervison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0935040) | £725/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | Rightmove |
| [Jervison Street, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0c7be90) | £725/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Jervison Street, Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/55c407f) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Harington Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/00af52a) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | Rightmove |
| [Greendock Street, Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/690ac9a) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove |
| [Thirlmere Grove, Weston Coyney](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d085d04) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove |
| [Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/881db80) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Buccleuch Road, Dresdon, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2ab4a77) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove |
| [Cobden Street, Dresden, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4EZ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/569fb4a) | £825/mo | 2 | 1.02 miles | Rightmove |
| [Bedale Place Blurton Stoke On Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/204ff17) | £695/mo | 2 | 1.67 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £806/mo (12 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £95,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £76,300

*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 £763/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £32/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.8%

*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:** £2,424/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 30.6%
- **10y growth:** 71.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.1%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£112,000 May 2018

Price per m²

£2,424/m²

Local average

£171,472 (-6.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,727 of 33,755)

Street crime

405 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Double paved driveway providing off-road parking
Modern fitted kitchen with contemporary units
Spacious utility room offering additional storage and laundry space
Bright and welcoming living accommodation
Garden shed providing useful external storage
Low-maintenance outdoor space
Convenient location close to local amenities, schools and transport links
Two well-proportioned bedrooms
Double glazing throughout
Enclosed rear garden

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

Situated in a convenient residential location, this well-maintained two-bedroom semi-detached property offers comfortable and practical living, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors.
The property welcomes you with a bright and inviting living area, leading through to a stylish modern kitchen fitted with contemporary units and ample worktop space. To the rear, a generous utility room provides valuable additional storage and laundry facilities, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free.
Upstairs, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms along with a family bathroom, creating a practical layout for couples, young families or those working from home.
Externally, the front of the property features a double paved driveway providing convenient off-road parking for two vehicles. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a useful garden shed, offering additional storage and space to enjoy outdoor living.
Combining modern interiors, practical features and excellent off-road parking, this attractive home is ready to move into and presents a fantastic opportunity for a range of buyers.
Tenure: Freehold,

Listed by

Stoke-on-Trent

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 90549501

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/07/2026

Expiry date: 28/07/2036

Current heating cost: £874/year

Potential heating cost: £874/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

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: ~148 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

9% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£160,000	+42.9%
Sold	24/05/2018 (8 years ago)	£112,000	+8.7%
Sold	30/05/2014 (12 years ago)	£103,000	—

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
1 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE	£190,000	26/11/2025	Semi-detached
160 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5EN	£140,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
55 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£160,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
8 SITWELL GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SY	£178,500	06/10/2023	Semi-detached
54 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£159,000	17/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 6 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG	£159,995	12/06/2023	Semi-detached
168 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5EN	£84,000	24/04/2023	Semi-detached
58 ANCHOR ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LH	£76,000	23/03/2023	Semi-detached
19 FRIAR STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1DW	£130,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
3 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE	£170,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 40 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG	£145,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
42 FORRISTER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SQ	£157,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
7 PRIESTLEY DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SE	£180,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
36 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£125,000	25/08/2022	Semi-detached
2 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE	£185,000	15/08/2022	Semi-detached
40 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£135,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
14 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE	£145,000	13/07/2022	Semi-detached
61 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£182,500	06/06/2022	Semi-detached
2 PRIESTLEY DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SE	£162,500	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
115 WOOD STREET, LONGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1DH	£125,000	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
17 ANTHONY PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LE	£143,000	14/02/2022	Semi-detached
45 HEMINGWAY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1SL	£144,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 25 MERTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1LG	£145,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £149,998 (3 sales)

Area average: £148,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 30.6%

10y growth 71.9%

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

1y (index) 5.5%

5y (index) 26.5%

10y (index) 59.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £636/mo

Realistic £707/mo

Optimistic £778/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST3 1LG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Shannon News	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.1 miles
Train station	Longton	0.4 miles
Bus stop	St James' Church	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Mossfield Road	0.5 miles
University	University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus	2.2 miles
Train station	Stoke-on-Trent	2.5 miles
Hospital	Royal Stoke University Hospital	3.6 miles
Hospital	North Staffordshire Hospital	4.0 miles
University	Keele University	6.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	136
Anti-social behaviour	78
Public order	47
Shoplifting	36
Criminal damage and arson	24
Burglary	22
Other theft	20
Other crime	15
Drugs	13
Possession of weapons	6
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	405

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Gladstone Primary Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2013
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Sandford Hill Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2023
Intuition Holistic Education	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Jan 2023
St Gregory's Catholic Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 12 Jan 2017

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
28 Larkin Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3	£950/mo	2	0.2 miles	Rightmove
Althrop Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent	£825/mo	2	0.39 miles	Rightmove
Jervison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3	£725/mo	2	0.48 miles	Rightmove
Jervison Street, Stoke-On-Trent	£725/mo	2	0.49 miles	Rightmove
Jervison Street, Stoke-on-trent	£775/mo	2	0.49 miles	Rightmove
Harington Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3	£950/mo	2	0.57 miles	Rightmove
Greendock Street, Stoke-on-trent	£750/mo	2	0.63 miles	Rightmove
Thirlmere Grove, Weston Coyney	£950/mo	2	0.66 miles	Rightmove
Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-trent	£750/mo	2	0.74 miles	Rightmove
Buccleuch Road, Dresdon, Stoke-on-Trent	£750/mo	2	0.76 miles	Rightmove
Cobden Street, Dresden, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4EZ	£825/mo	2	1.02 miles	Rightmove
Bedale Place Blurton Stoke On Trent	£695/mo	2	1.67 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £806/mo (12 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £95,375

Target investor price (1%) £76,300

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×

Monthly cashflow £32/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.8%

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).