Sold STC Detached

41 HILLSWOOD AVENUE

LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8EQ

4 beds 2 baths 1,378 sq ft Listed 19 May 2025 (-390d)

£365,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

128 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£355,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£2,852/m²

Local average

£361,318 (+1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,095 of 33,755)

Street crime

119 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three/Four bedroom detached home
  • Well presented throughout
  • Extended to the rear elevation
  • Spacious corner plot
  • Solid oak flooring and internal doors
  • Ample off road parking
  • South facing mature gardens
  • Westwood catchment area
  • Viewing highly recommended

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This delightful three / four bedroom detached family home is situated on a sizeable corner plot in a sought after residential location, to the West End of the town.

This home has been extended to the rear and side aspect resulting in an increased lounge and kitchen, as well as adding a further two rooms which are currently utilised as a study and reception room but could prove suitable for extra bedrooms if so desired.

You are welcomed into the entrance hall with staircase off and downstairs cloakroom housing a low level WC.

Next is the fully fitted kitchen with French doors to the rear garden, a range of units to the base and eye level, breakfast bar, Belling range oven, extractor fan, integral Indesit dishwasher, ceramic butler sink with chrome mixer tap, space for a freestanding fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine as well as space for a tumble dryer.

The lounge is the heart of the home, featuring a multi fuel stove with timber lintel over and French doors to the rear garden.

The study/office is off the lounge and leads to the fourth bedroom or reception room whilst to the front of the property is a dining room for formal get togethers.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms with the principal bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes.

The family bathroom is fully tiled with a modern white suite comprising of a bath with rainfall shower head over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.

This home sits on a spacious corner plot offering established gardens all around, with a gravelled driveway, suitable for numerous vehicles, caravan or boat.

The enclosed rear gardens are laid to a lawn with a decked area, paved patio, mature borders, log stores and a timber and tiled Summerhouse that is currently being used as a bar.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this home’s versatile layout, summer house and corner plot.

Ground Floor - - Size : -

Hallway - Composite double glazed door to the frontage, radiator, stairs to the first floor, WC off. - Size : -

Wc - Low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, fully tiled. - Size : -

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 20' 8'' x 7' 10'' (6.3m x 2.4m) - UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, range of units to the base and eye level, breakfast bar, Belling range oven, extractor fan, Integral Indesit dishwasher, ceramic butler sink, chrome mixer tap, space for a freestanding fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator. - Size : - 20' 8'' x 7' 10'' (6.3m x 2.4m)

Lounge - 20' 4'' x 13' 1'' (6.2m x 4.0m) - UPVC double glazed French door to the rear, 2 x sidelight windows, vertical designer radiator, multi fuel log burner, slate hearth, wood lintel. - Size : - 20' 4'' x 13' 1'' (6.2m x 4.0m)

Study - 12' 10'' x 7' 7'' (3.9m x 2.3m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, Velux skylight, radiator. - Size : - 12' 10'' x 7' 7'' (3.9m x 2.3m)

Reception Room / Bedroom Four - 18' 8'' x 7' 7'' (5.7m x 2.3m) - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, Velux skylight, radiator. - Size : - 18' 8'' x 7' 7'' (5.7m x 2.3m)

Dining Room - 11' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.4m x 3.0m) - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator. - Size : - 11' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.4m x 3.0m)

First Floor - - Size : -

Landing - Loft access. - Size : -

Loft - Part boarded, light, loft ladder. - Size : -

Bedroom One - 13' 1'' x 11' 10'' (4.0m x 3.6m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, built in wardrobes, radiator, spotlights. - Size : - 13' 1'' x 11' 10'' (4.0m x 3.6m)

Bedroom Two - 11' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.4m x 3.0m) - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator. - Size : - 11' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.4m x 3.0m)

Bedroom Three - 11' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.6m x 2.5m) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator. - Size : - 11' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.6m x 2.5m)

Bathroom - 9' 10'' x 8' 6'' (3.0m x 2.6m) (Max measurement) - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed window to the side, panel bath, chrome telephone style mixer tap with handheld shower attachment, chrome rainfall shower head, chrome wall mounted taps, chrome handheld shower attachment, glass shower screen, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator, fully tiled, inset ceiling spotlights, extractor fan. - Size : - 9' 10'' x 8' 6'' (3.0m x 2.6m) (Max measurement)

Externally - To the frontage, gravel driveway, wall boundary, well stocked borders, gated access to the rear.

To the rear, summer house, area laid to lawn, paved patio, log store, timber shed, decked area, well stocked borders, fence boundary. - Size : -

Summer House - 13' 1'' x 8' 2'' (4.0m x 2.5m) - UPVC double glazed French doors to the frontage, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, power and light. - Size : - 13' 1'' x 8' 2'' (4.0m x 2.5m)

Listed by

Leek

Whittaker & Biggs

Reference: 162113453

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/04/2025

Expiry date: 31/03/2035

Current heating cost: £1,213/year

Potential heating cost: £1,145/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,520

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

45% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/05/2025 (1 year ago) £355,000 +44.9%
Sold 20/12/2017 (8 years ago) £245,000

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
15 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £330,000 26/06/2025 Detached
Same street 45 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £230,000 03/05/2024 Semi-detached
84 NORTH STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DQ £260,000 08/09/2023 Detached
10 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £215,000 04/04/2023 Detached
27 HILLCREST, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8TE £260,000 17/03/2023 Detached
18 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £318,000 02/02/2023 Detached
BLACK ACRES NAB HILL AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EF £516,250 24/08/2022 Detached
5 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £280,000 05/04/2022 Detached
2 NAB HILL COURT, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8BZ £445,000 26/11/2021 Detached
NAB HILL HOUSE NAB HILL AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EF £740,000 15/11/2021 Detached
29 HILLCREST, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8TE £285,000 11/11/2021 Detached
Same street 47 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £250,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
17 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £280,000 04/11/2021 Detached
RUDYARD VIEW KILN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8LQ £250,000 08/10/2021 Detached
Same street 9 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £225,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
42 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EG £275,000 09/08/2021 Detached
LYNTON HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EG £330,000 30/07/2021 Detached
4 NAB HILL COURT, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8BZ £495,000 28/07/2021 Detached
24 SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DF £267,000 26/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £235,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £346,641 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.1%
10y growth 44.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 52.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £645/mo
Realistic £717/mo
Optimistic £789/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bridge End, Macclesfield Road / Kiln Lane 0.2 miles
Shop Old Skool Home Retro 0.2 miles
Shop The Salon 0.2 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 0.6 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 0.6 miles
Train station Leek (Churnet Valley) 1.0 miles
Hospital Leek Moorlands Hospital 1.2 miles
Train station Rudyard 1.5 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 38
Anti-social behaviour 29
Criminal damage and arson 11
Other theft 8
Public order 8
Drugs 7
Vehicle crime 6
Shoplifting 4
Other crime 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 119

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
Westwood First School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 5 Oct 2023
St Edward's Church of England Academy Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 29 Feb 2016
Woodcroft Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Apr 2019
Westwood College Secondary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £89,625
Target investor price (1%) £71,700
  • 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).