38 GOLBORN AVENUE
STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE ST3 7JQ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
79 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£198,000 Dec 2010
Price per m²
£3,671/m²
Local average
£259,615 (+11.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,643 of 33,755)
Street crime
32 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully presented three-bedroom detached bungalow. Set in the sought-after Meir Heath and is ready to move straight in and is being offered for sale with no upward chain!
- Sizeable corner plot that overlooks the Staffordshire Moorlands. Low-maintenance South-facing rear garden with patio and decked seating space. Wraparound side lawn with driveway and single garage.
- Bright and spacious living room, modern kitchen, side porch/utility space, versatile study/dressing room and convenient shower room with rainfall shower and floor-to-ceiling tiling.
- Three spacious bedrooms including a master with fitted wardrobes, second bedroom with study/dressing room and versatile third bedroom/dining space that leads to the conservatory.
- Perfect location on Golborn Avenue within walking distance to local shops and top rated schools, plus with nearby commuter links to bus stops, the A50 and A34, and Blythe Bridge and Stone railways.
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas, Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The entrance porch welcomes you into the property and guides you seamlessly into the living room, where you will discover bright glazing that fills the room with natural light, along with a feature fire that invites you to sit and relax. A modern kitchen awaits with sleek white base and overhead cabinetry with complementing worktops and backsplash tiling; you also have access to the porch/utility space which offers stunning views over the moorlands.
A generously sized master bedroom awaits with fitted storage. The second double bedrooms feature access through a versatile room which is perfect as a study or dressing room. The third bedroom is a further versatile space, perfectly suited as a bedroom or a dining room that offers glazed French doors to a bright conservatory. The shower room has sleek floor-to-ceiling tiling with a spacious rainfall shower and a vanity sink and W/C.
Continue outside to an expansive and low-maintenance South-facing rear garden laid with a patio and decked seating spaces; the garden continues to the side and front with beautifully maintained grass lawns and mature shrubbery throughout. To the front, iron double gates open to a driveway with off-road parking and a single garage.
Location
Meir Heath is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most desirable residential areas, offering a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle with excellent local amenities. Set on elevated ground, the villages enjoy open views, attractive surroundings and a strong sense of community.
There’s a good selection of local shops, pubs and eateries, with larger supermarkets and leisure facilities just a few minutes away in Meir and Trentham. Rough Close Common and nearby Trentham Gardens provide beautiful outdoor spaces for walking and recreation.
Commuters benefit from easy access to the A50, A34 and M6, with rail links available from Longton and Stone. The area is well served by reputable schools.
Listed by
Stone
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 174464234
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 29/01/2026
Expiry date: 28/01/2036
Current heating cost: £1,124/year
Potential heating cost: £712/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,750
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2842499
Property Details
Street: 38 Golborn Avenue
Town: STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode: ST3 7JQ
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 05/07/2005
Work Completed: 10/06/2005
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £290,000 | +46.5% |
| Sold | 14/12/2010 (15 years ago) | £198,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 HILDERSTONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7NU | £350,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 30 WOODSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JW | £230,000 | 21/12/2023 | Detached |
| 52 HILDERSTONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7NY | £450,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached |
| 42 WOODSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JW | £235,000 | 05/09/2023 | Detached |
| 37 BIRKHOLME DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7LS | £279,950 | 14/02/2023 | Detached |
| 8 WOODSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JW | £190,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 54 HILDERSTONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7NY | £600,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 WOODSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JW | £267,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 45 BIRKHOLME DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7LS | £380,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 52 GOLBORN AVENUE, MEIR HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JQ | £222,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WOODLANDS GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7NX | £325,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 26 BLACKLAKE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JL | £305,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BLACKLAKE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JL | £350,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HEATHER CRESCENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JJ | £260,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MAISIE WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7YW | £275,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 27 HILDERSTONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7PB | £335,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 MAISIE WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7YW | £335,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 5 MAISIE WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7YW | £340,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 42 WOODSIDE DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7JW | £218,200 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| SUNNY BANK HILDERSTONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 7NU | £603,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £222,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £333,061 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hollies Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Windmill PH | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Westbridge Furniture | 1.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Blythe Bridge | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Caverswall Road | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Cheadle Hosptal | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 5.6 miles |
| University | Keele University | 7.8 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 9.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Heath Academy | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 10 Feb 2012 |
| St Matthews Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2011 |
| Sandon Primary Academy | Primary | 1.1 miles | Outstanding — 18 Sep 2017 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 5 Jun 2019 |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy | Secondary | 1.3 miles | Good — 3 Feb 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.9 miles | Rightmove |
| The Strand, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 | £550/mo | — | 2.58 miles | Rightmove |
| Coleridge Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent | £1,195/mo | 3 | 2.83 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £882/mo (3 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).