For sale Cottage

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MONUMENT LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, TITTENSOR, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9JH

2 beds 1 baths Listed 15 Dec 2025 (-180d)

£195,000

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# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (ST12 9JH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1B, MONUMENT LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, TITTENSOR, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9JH |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £280,000 Aug 2003 |

## Description

**No Upward Chain-Ideal First Time Purchase** Welcome to Duck Cottage! You'll be quackers for this character property located in the sought after semi rural village of Tittensor. New to the market and with the benefit of no upward chain this adorable quaint property benefits from uPVC double glazing and GCH and offers accommodation comprising of a welcoming reception, open plan lounge/diner with feature log burner, modern family shower room, fitted kitchen and two bedrooms. To the rear there is a low maintenance private enclosed garden with parking available to the front. In addition there is a peice of unused land /old pig sty which was originally gifted by The Duke of Sutherland to the workers who lived in the cottage. This is a unique opportunity and one not to be missed. Call us now to arrange to view!

Accommodation:

Reception Hall: With composite front door, built in understairs storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor

Family Shower Room: With double shower and rainfall shower head, inset wash hand basin with vanity storage, WC, uPVC double glazed frosted window

Fitted Kitchen: With a range of base and wall units, worktops, sink with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, oven with hob and extractor over, space for fridge freezer, , composite door opening onto the garden, uPVC double glazed window to the side, skylight window

Landing

Master Bedroom: With uPVC double glazed window to the rear

Bedroom Two: With uPVC double glazed window to the front

Externally: Low maintenance private enclosed rear garden with gated side access, parking available to the front

EPC Asset Rating: E

Viewings: Please contact Belvoir Stone office or e-mail kelly.

Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is Freehold. Any interested parties are advised to confirm the details with solicitors before proceeding.

Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase.

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/170287700/96025) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/170287700/96026) - EPC Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1B MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH | £280,000 | 01/08/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 13 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH | £160,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £275,000 | 26/07/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WINGHOUSE LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JG | £185,000 | 17/02/2023 | Detached |
| 14 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £267,500 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HAMMOND RISE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JN | £490,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 10 APSLEY GROVE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JF | £250,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH | £165,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA | £330,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH | £160,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 38 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH | £148,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 13 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £296,000 | 05/08/2021 | Detached |
| 1 VICARAGE CRESCENT, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JB | £250,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
| 16 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £226,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £158,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £285,500 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £491,000 (8 Detached, ST12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £799/mo
- **Realistic:** £888/mo
- **Optimistic:** £977/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, ST12 9AS](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/482d8e2) | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.44 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £152/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.2%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -10.9%
- **10y growth:** 7.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£280,000 Aug 2003

Local average

£491,000 (-60.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,872 of 33,755)

Street crime

15 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Charming Character Cottage
Two Double Bedrooms
Modern Family Shower Room
Open Plan Lounge/Diner
Modern Fitted Kitchen
uPVC Double Glazing & GCH
Beautifully Presented Throughout
Original Features
Sought After Village Location
No Upward Chain!

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Private garden

Description

No Upward Chain-Ideal First Time Purchase Welcome to Duck Cottage! You'll be quackers for this character property located in the sought after semi rural village of Tittensor. New to the market and with the benefit of no upward chain this adorable quaint property benefits from uPVC double glazing and GCH and offers accommodation comprising of a welcoming reception, open plan lounge/diner with feature log burner, modern family shower room, fitted kitchen and two bedrooms. To the rear there is a low maintenance private enclosed garden with parking available to the front. In addition there is a peice of unused land /old pig sty which was originally gifted by The Duke of Sutherland to the workers who lived in the cottage. This is a unique opportunity and one not to be missed. Call us now to arrange to view!
Accommodation:
Reception Hall: With composite front door, built in understairs storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor
Family Shower Room: With double shower and rainfall shower head, inset wash hand basin with vanity storage, WC, uPVC double glazed frosted window
Fitted Kitchen: With a range of base and wall units, worktops, sink with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, oven with hob and extractor over, space for fridge freezer, , composite door opening onto the garden, uPVC double glazed window to the side, skylight window
Landing
Master Bedroom: With uPVC double glazed window to the rear
Bedroom Two: With uPVC double glazed window to the front
Externally: Low maintenance private enclosed rear garden with gated side access, parking available to the front
EPC Asset Rating: E
Viewings: Please contact Belvoir Stone office or e-mail kelly.
Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is Freehold. Any interested parties are advised to confirm the details with solicitors before proceeding.
Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase.

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,

Listed by

Stafford

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 170287700

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Certificate

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£195,000	-30.4%
Sold	01/08/2003 (22 years ago)	£280,000	—

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
Same street 13 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH	£160,000	13/10/2023	Terraced
18 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE	£275,000	26/07/2023	Detached
10 WINGHOUSE LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JG	£185,000	17/02/2023	Detached
14 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE	£267,500	24/08/2022	Detached
8 HAMMOND RISE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JN	£490,000	29/07/2022	Detached
10 APSLEY GROVE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JF	£250,000	22/07/2022	Detached
Same street 10 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH	£165,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
13 STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA	£330,000	05/04/2022	Detached
Same street 11 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH	£160,000	12/08/2021	Terraced
Same street 38 MONUMENT LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JH	£148,000	12/08/2021	Terraced
13 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE	£296,000	05/08/2021	Detached
1 VICARAGE CRESCENT, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JB	£250,000	28/06/2021	Detached
16 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE	£226,000	28/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £158,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £285,500 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.9%

10y growth 7.4%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 25.5%

10y (index) 50.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £799/mo

Realistic £888/mo

Optimistic £977/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST12 9JH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Winghouse PH	0.1 miles
Shop	Strongford Garage	0.3 miles
Shop	Trentham Monkey Forest	0.5 miles
Train station	Unknown	0.9 miles
Train station	Trentham Leisure	1.2 miles
Hospital	North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital	3.3 miles
Hospital	Longton Cottage Hospital	3.7 miles
University	University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Anti-social behaviour	4
Other theft	1
Robbery	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	15

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
Tittensor CofE (C) First School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 20 Sep 2023
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 19 Jun 2024
Ash Green Primary Academy	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 3 Jun 2015
Trentham Academy	Secondary	1.9 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2021
Strathmore College	Other	2.0 miles	— (No rating)

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
Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, ST12 9AS	£1,050/mo	2	1.44 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

Gross yield 6.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.5×

Monthly cashflow £152/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.2%

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).