ROCKSIDE
HURST BANK, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BIDDULPH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST8 7RS
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
163 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£280,000 Feb 2003
Price per m²
£4,908/m²
Local average
£291,718 (+174.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,257 of 33,755)
Street crime
13 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Rockside occupies a unique location near the meeting point of Cheshire and Staffordshire. It stands within extensive grounds that extend to a little over one acre or thereabouts, and boasts captivating views of Troughstones, across Congleton toward Manchester. The gardens are majestic with a composite deck and numerous strategically placed patios providing breath-taking vantage points - bird song is typically the only distraction.
This is not your traditional stone cottage. It is refreshingly spacious, with really good ceiling heights, successfully blending a beautiful combination of traditional characteristics with modern styling. The salubrious rooms are light and bright - literally all of the principle spaces benefit from either dual or multi aspect windows. The accommodation features three reception areas including an open plan kitchen diner, and master suite. You just don't find that in many 'typical' stone buildings.
The matching stone detached, double garage provides independent access to a first floor room with adjoining shower and connections for a kitchenette. This could easily be utilised as an annexe or even an 'Airbnb'.
The grid exporting solar panels should provide a strong investment. They do not power the home's electric load but instead export back to the grid for credit (we understand that this is transferable to any new buyer but please make the necessary checks).
It is located amongst the Staffordshire countryside, close to the Cheshire border, near to 'Biddulph Grange Gardens' and it's country park. Biddulph has become known as the 'Garden Town of Staffordshire' and is awash with colour from Spring right through to Autumn, regularly competing in the 'RHS Heart of England in Bloom' competition. Amenities are strong, with a town centre which has seen considerable investment and is now home to two large supermarkets and chain shops. The beautiful market town of Congleton and its nearby railway station is also readily accessible, as are Leek and the Potteries.
Available to purchase with no onward chain and perfectly suited to those hopefully seeking a smooth and swift purchase. Closer inspections are highly recommended. Why not start by taking a moment to admire our immersive, interactive virtual tour.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
CNG260129/2
Listed by
Congleton
Favsco 23 Ltd - LSL Franchise
Reference: 174526226
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 15/04/2026
Expiry date: 14/04/2036
Current heating cost: £2,842/year
Potential heating cost: £1,951/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,750
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Focal Integrated
Price history
101% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £800,000 | +185.7% |
| Sold | 07/02/2003 (23 years ago) | £280,000 | +101.4% |
| Sold | 23/10/1997 (28 years ago) | £139,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER HEATH HAYES TROUGHSTONES, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7RT | £765,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £765,000 (1 sale)
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): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Eliases Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Flowgates | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Moor Test Centre | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Biddulph Moor Post Office | 0.5 miles |
| Bus stop | Cedar Grove | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Hunthouse Wood | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Congleton | 2.9 miles |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 3.2 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 5.2 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 5.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor First School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023 |
| Woodhouse Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 30 Mar 2023 |
| Oxhey First School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 24 Oct 2023 |
| Kingsfield First School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 11 Apr 2016 |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 24 Oct 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 1.53 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,075/mo (1 listing)
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).