# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST3 5TB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 5TB | | Price | £225,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 57 m² | | Last sold | £207,750 Apr 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/07/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £721/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2609-3064-6203-7226-7204) ## Description Are you ready, are you ready for love? Because with this home, you can move straight in and make it your own. This three-bedroom bungalow in Longton has everything you could want, including a generous driveway, beautifully landscaped garden and spacious, versatile accommodation — all conveniently arranged over one level. As you approach the property, you’re greeted by a charming front garden lined with flowers, alongside a generous tandem driveway enclosed by contrasting green double gates. Step inside and you’ll find a modern kitchen, featuring an abundance of grey shaker-style cabinetry topped with a wood-effect worktop, giving you plenty of space to whip up a storm. Integrated appliances complete the sleek, contemporary look. Next, we have a spacious lounge diner, with a bow window to the front allowing natural light to flood the room. There’s plenty of space for comfortable furnishings and a large dining table, making it ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying those cosy nights in. When it’s time to hit the hay, there are three bedrooms, two generous doubles and a good-sized single. The third bedroom could easily work as a home office, nursery or guest room, depending on your needs. The master bedroom also benefits from its own walk-in wardrobe, adding that little extra touch of luxury. A family bathroom serves the home, complete with a handy shower-over-bath combination. And then we have the garden, a beautifully landscaped, multi-level space featuring a patio, lush green lawn, gravelled areas and a selection of mature plants. Fully fenced and secure, it’s a lovely spot to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the outdoors. For parking, there’s a large tandem tarmac driveway, along with a garage providing even more storage and useful additional space. And the location? Perfectly positioned in Longton, you’re close to excellent schools, shops, supermarkets and a great selection of eateries. Outdoor lovers will appreciate having Park Hall Country Park just a short walk away, while commuters benefit from easy access to the A50 and nearby Longton train station. So, are you ready for love? Come and view this beautiful bungalow today, it could be the perfect match you’ve been looking for. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TB | £207,750 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 12 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TB | £133,000 | 14/12/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 73 HEATHCOTE STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1AB | £180,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached | | 53 WESTONVIEW AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5DJ | £220,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TB | £75,000 | 06/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 205 BAMBURY STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5BZ | £180,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | 2 RAMSHAW GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TD | £197,500 | 31/08/2023 | Detached | | 16 EDGAR PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5SE | £129,950 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 16 BARLEYFORD DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TF | £178,000 | 27/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TB | £140,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 20 GAWSWORTH CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TB | £140,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 HEATHCOTE STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1AA | £150,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 62 HEATHCOTE STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 1AA | £155,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | 16 BARLEYFORD DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 5TF | £160,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £118,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £172,272 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £256,804 (52 Detached, ST3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £640/mo - **Realistic:** £711/mo - **Optimistic:** £782/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Beeston St, ST3 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Bolina Grove, ST3 | £2,950/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Anchor Road, ST3 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sydenham Place, ST2 | £680/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | [Marlborough Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9dcc220) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Goddard Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bb46829) | £900/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Albert Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/88b6896) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | Rightmove | | [Farmer Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94b3118) | £850/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove | | [Eversley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ec1e01f) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Coleridge Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7393742) | £1,195/mo | 3 | 1.56 miles | Rightmove | | [Jesmond Grove, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d290891) | £895/mo | 3 | 2.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Finstock Avenue, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LA](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0b1cb9e) | £875/mo | 3 | 2.39 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,145/mo (12 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-101/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9% *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:** £3,947/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.6% - **10y growth:** 54.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 18.6% - **10y growth (index):** 44.2% ## 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)