# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST12 9FN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Josiah Drive, Barlaston, ST12, ST12 9FN | | Price | £799,950 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £580,000 | ## Description Situated on the highly desirable Wedgwood development, this substantial three storey detached house presents an exceptional opportunity for families seeking generous living space and a contemporary design. The property offers five double bedrooms, each benefitting from en-suite access, ensuring privacy and comfort for every member of the household or visiting guests. The master bedroom and the landing both provide access to a balcony which is a perfect place to sit on a summers evening. The heart of the home is a beautifully remodelled kitchen, featuring high quality fixtures and fittings, bi-folding doors that seamlessly connect the interior to the garden, and ample space for dining and entertaining. The ground floor also has a welcoming entrance hallway, spacious lounge, office and a practical utility room, all finished to a high standard with modern décor. Additional features include a generous driveway providing off road parking, together with a double garage offering secure storage and further parking options. The property’s layout is designed to maximise natural light, with plenty of windows and an open plan feel in key living areas, contributing to a bright and airy atmosphere. The Wedgwood Estate is close to excellent schools, canal walks, great public and private schools, Stone, Trentham, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, the A34 and M6. EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/91999749/1939122) - Front - ![Plot](/listings/photos/91999749/1939124) - Plot - ![Rear](/listings/photos/91999749/1939127) - Rear - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939129) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939131) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939133) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939135) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939137) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Kitchen / diner / family room](/listings/photos/91999749/1939139) - Kitchen / diner / family room - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/91999749/1939141) - Lounge - ![Study](/listings/photos/91999749/1939143) - Study - ![Cloaks](/listings/photos/91999749/1939145) - Cloaks - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/91999749/1939147) - Hallway - ![Landing](/listings/photos/91999749/1939149) - Landing - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/91999749/1939152) - Master bedroom - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/91999749/1939155) - Master bedroom - ![Main en-suite](/listings/photos/91999749/1939157) - Main en-suite - ![Dressing area](/listings/photos/91999749/1939160) - Dressing area - ![Bedroom four](/listings/photos/91999749/1939161) - Bedroom four - ![Jack and Jill en-siute](/listings/photos/91999749/1939163) - Jack and Jill en-siute - ![Bedroom three](/listings/photos/91999749/1939165) - Bedroom three - ![Landing](/listings/photos/91999749/1939167) - Landing - ![Bedroom two](/listings/photos/91999749/1939169) - Bedroom two - ![En-suite two](/listings/photos/91999749/1939171) - En-suite two - ![Bedroom five](/listings/photos/91999749/1939173) - Bedroom five - ![En-suite bathroom](/listings/photos/91999749/1939175) - En-suite bathroom - ![Balcony](/listings/photos/91999749/1939176) - Balcony - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91999749/1939178) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91999749/1939180) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91999749/1939182) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91999749/1939184) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91999749/1939186) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/91999749/1939188) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/91999749/1939191) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 JOSIAH DRIVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FN | £580,000 | 31/08/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | ETHEREAL HOUSE, 2 CUCKOO CLOSE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FP | £675,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 2 FLORENTINE AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9BF | £615,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 PASHMINA AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FE | £355,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 35 CORNUCOPIA GROVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FQ | £400,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 JOSIAH DRIVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FN | £320,000 | 18/05/2022 | Terraced | | 7 AMHERST PLACE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FB | £710,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 14 WATERFORD CRESCENT, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FD | £560,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £320,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £552,500 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £494,000 (7 Detached, ST12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +61.9% ## 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):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £88,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.9% - **10y growth:** 3.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.7% ## 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)