# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST7 2XN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 LEYCROFT DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ALSAGER, CHESHIRE EAST ST7 2XN | | Price | £860,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Floor area | 252 m² | | Last sold | £775,000 Nov 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 06/11/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £484/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0335-7982-7369-5162-2214) ## Description Executive 5-Bedroom Home on Leycroft Drive, Alsager – No Onward Chain! A rare opportunity to acquire an individually designed, one-of-a-kind residence set within an exclusive private gated community of just five homes on Leycroft Drive, Alsager. This stunning property combines striking design with modern luxury, boasting an exquisite interior throughout and thoughtful features including underfloor heating across the entire ground floor. The spacious and versatile layout includes: • Five bedrooms, including two impressive master suites with private facilities. • A detached double garage with loft space above, offering endless potential as a home office, studio, annexe, or retreat for older children. • Generous reception spaces finished to a high standard, ideal for both family life and entertaining. Outside, the home enjoys a lengthy landscaped garden and an abundance of parking, perfectly complementing the prestige of the property. This is a truly exceptional home, offered with no onward chain, ready for its next owners to move straight in and enjoy. Location: Situated in Alsager, the home benefits from the tranquillity of its private setting while remaining close to excellent local amenities, schools, and transport links. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £775,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 8 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £220,000 | 15/07/2021 | Other | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 HASSALL ROAD, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2HH | £400,000 | 15/01/2026 | Detached | | 5 HELLYAR BROOK ROAD, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2YL | £299,500 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 5 WOOD DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2LH | £280,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 65 WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2AJ | £375,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 5 SMITH CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2YW | £510,000 | 12/08/2025 | Detached | | 14 SINCLAIR AVENUE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XL | £370,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 2 SMITH CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2YW | £333,500 | 20/11/2023 | Detached | | GREENACRES CRANBERRY LANE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2LE | £320,000 | 10/08/2023 | Detached | | 65 DERWENT CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2EL | £320,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 1 MARSH LANE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2LJ | £255,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 41 CRANFIELD DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2LQ | £300,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 5 DERWENT CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2EL | £279,500 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 24 HELLYAR BROOK ROAD, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2YL | £359,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 65 WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2AJ | £319,995 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 19 DERWENT CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2EL | £270,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | 11 THE CONIFERS, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2JG | £311,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached | | 71 WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2AJ | £354,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 67 WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2AJ | £305,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 85 DERWENT CLOSE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2EL | £440,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 69 WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2AJ | £374,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £695,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £715,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £695,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 LEYCROFT DRIVE, ALSAGER, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 2XN | £705,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £702,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £338,924 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £357,055 (77 Detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +140.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £887/mo - **Realistic:** £985/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Chester Road, Audley, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1467b3) | £1,900/mo | 5 | 3 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,900/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £190,000 *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 £1,900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 37.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,702/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.2% *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:** £3,413/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 31.9% - **10y growth:** 59.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.4% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)