Sold STC Land

Lichfield Street

Stoke-On-Trent, ST1, ST1 3EJ

Listed 4 Jun 2026 (-9d)

£1,100,000

Guide Price

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Listing type

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£75,000

Local average

£651,750 (+68.8%)

Street crime

542 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION - 25/01/2024 As an experienced estate agent, I am excited to present to you this remarkable land for sale in Hanley, Staffordshire. Located close to the town centre and in easy walking distance to Staffordshire University, this plot of land offers immense development potential, subject to planning permission. With a price of £1,000,000, this land presents a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone looking to invest in the booming Staffordshire property market. Set on 3.5 acres, the land is suitable for a variety of commercial and residential development projects. Property developers will certainly appreciate the potential of this site, given its prime location and the continued expansion of businesses and housing in Hanley. With its close proximity to the town centre and the major University of Staffordshire, the site is sure to attract interest from a wide range of investors who recognize the increasing importance of Staffordshire as a key area for growth and development. Whether you are looking to develop student accommodation, multi-storey housing, hospitals or offices, this is the ideal location. The land is situated on a busy road that offers ample opportunity for commercial signage, giving the site an excellent marketing advantage. All in all, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to invest in a prime location with excellent development potential. When it comes to things to do in Hanley, there is no shortage of options. Hanley is a bustling town centre that offers an array of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes that are certain to satisfy your entertainment and relaxation needs. Take a stroll through the picturesque parks and gardens, explore the local market, or indulge in some retail therapy at one of the many shops and boutiques. For art lovers, the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is a must-visit. The museum houses an impressive collection of ceramics, fine arts and local history exhibitions, which offer a fascinating insight into the area`s rich heritage. Another notable attraction is the Victorian Gothic Style Elizabethan Theatre, which hosts a variety of plays and performances. Staffordshire University offers many sporting activities such as swimming pool, sport halls, football and tennis courts, among others. The modern student-centric learning environment provides excellent support structures for students, and visitors can always take a campus tour to get a feel for the university`s dynamic and multicultural student community. If you enjoy the outdoors, Hanley also offers easy access to beautiful Roman history protected landscapes. Parts of the land in Hanley and Stafforshire`s interior are superb natural areas of stunning countryside, including the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can indulge in their favourite leisure activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing or even horse riding. In conclusion, this land for sale in Hanley is a rare opportunity for anyone wishing to invest in a prime location with huge potential for development. The combination of excellent location, notable landmarks, outdoor activities and thriving community make Hanley an exciting and rewarding place to live and do business. Guide Price £1,000,000 * Plus 4% Buyers Premium + VAT (subject to a minimum of £3,000+VAT) For sale by unconditional online auction. To review the legal documents and to view the auction information click on the buttons at the bottom of this advert or visit our website critchlowestateagents.co.uk UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 10% deposit and a 4%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £3,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated). PRE AUCTION OFFERS ARE CONSIDERED The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer`s Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS`. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations. Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Critchlow Estate Agents

Reference: 89305305

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

67% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,100,000 +1366.7%
Sold 01/01/2006 (20 years ago) £75,000 +50%
Sold 01/01/2004 (22 years ago) £50,000 +11.1%
Sold 01/01/2004 (22 years ago) £45,000

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
438 LEEK ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3HU £100,000 14/11/2025 Other
UNIT 3 PAXTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3SD £167,500 28/10/2022 Other
HANSON PREMIX LICHFIELD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3LU £425,000 13/06/2022 Other
EPHRAIM COURT UNIT 8 EPHRAIM STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3SH £150,000 27/10/2021 Other
UNITS 12 AND 13 PALMERSTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3EU £200,000 30/06/2021 Other

Area average: £208,500 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -88.3%
10y growth -62.4%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 25.3%
10y (index) 61.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £637/mo
Realistic £708/mo
Optimistic £779/mo

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

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

Location

Address

Hampton Street

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Premier 0.3 miles
Shop Madina Tours & Travel 0.3 miles
Bus stop Harding Road 0.3 miles
Train station Stoke-on-Trent 0.8 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 2.1 miles
Train station Longton 2.4 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 2.8 miles
University Keele University 4.3 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 8.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 156
Anti-social behaviour 101
Shoplifting 58
Public order 47
Criminal damage and arson 42
Other theft 35
Vehicle crime 30
Burglary 21
Drugs 13
Robbery 11
Possession of weapons 10
Bicycle theft 8
Other crime 8
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 542

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Want2Achieve The Academy Other 0.1 miles Inadequate — 15 May 2023
Waterside Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 19 Jun 2019
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 23 Nov 2022
Edison Pace School Other 0.5 miles Good — 14 Dec 2022
St Mark's CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Cromwell Court, Ephraim Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 £360/mo 1 0.17 miles Rightmove
Talbot Street, Hanley £895/mo 2 0.18 miles Rightmove
New Berkeley Street, Hanley £800/mo 1 0.21 miles Rightmove
New Berkeley Street, Hanley £895/mo 2 0.21 miles Rightmove
New Berkeley Street, Hanley £800/mo 1 0.21 miles Rightmove
Room 1 £475/mo 1 0.21 miles Rightmove
Room 2 £525/mo 1 0.21 miles Rightmove
Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent £620/mo 0.21 miles Rightmove
Cotesheath Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 £505/mo 1 0.21 miles Rightmove
New Berkeley Street, Hanley £850/mo 2 0.21 miles Rightmove
New Berkeley Street, Hanley £850/mo 2 0.22 miles Rightmove
Quay Side, Stoke-On-Trent £750/mo 2 0.22 miles Rightmove
Crownford Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 £795/mo 2 0.22 miles Rightmove
Room 2, Cotesheath Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 £510/mo 1 0.22 miles Rightmove
New Bernard Street, Hanley £775/mo 1 0.22 miles Rightmove
New Bernard Street, Hanley £850/mo 2 0.22 miles Rightmove
Brentleigh Way, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 £1,200/mo 4 0.23 miles Rightmove
Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 £825/mo 2 0.25 miles Rightmove
Lichfield Street, Hanley £775/mo 1 0.26 miles Rightmove
Eastwood Road, Hanley £825/mo 1 0.26 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £762/mo (105 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.07%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,800
Gross yield 0.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 114.9×
Monthly cashflow £-3,639/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -13.7%
  • 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).

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