# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST3 2SG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 LIDGATE GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 2SG | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £172,500 Jun 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £866/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5700-7108-0422-4598-3963) ## Description YOPA present to the market this deceptively spacious detached home standing on a generous corner plot in the sought after location of Blurton. The versatile accommodation is ideal for a growing family and briefly consists of a welcoming entrance hall, wc, lounge with bay window, dining room, kitchen and a utility room. The garage has been converted to create a 5th bedroom with ensuite shower room, this versatile room could also be used as a home office or play room. Upstairs the landing gives access to the master bedroom which has a range of fitted wardrobes, bay window and en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and family bathroom. This lovely home is positioned on a corner plot with enclosed gardens and a driveway providing off road parking. Viewing is essential to appreciate! The Accommodation Ground Floor **Entrance Hall** With wood effect laminate flooring, dado rail and stairs to the first floor **WC ** Neatly tucked under the stairs with a wc, wash hand basin and ladder style radiator **Lounge 4.95m into bay x 3.73m** Having a upvc double glazed bay window to the front, two radiators, coving to ceiling, dado rail, wood effect laminate flooring feature fire place and double doors into the dining room **Dining Room 3.40m x 2.85m** With upvc double glazed French doors leading out into the rear garden, radiator and wood effect laminate flooring **Kitchen 3.03m x 2.70m** Fitted with a range of cream coloured, gloss finish cupboard and worksurfaces incorporating drawers and cupboards below with space for under counter appliances, colourful splash back, gas cooker point, inset sink and a upvc double glazed window overlooking the garden **Utility Room 3.0m x 1.45m** With worktops and cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, store cupboard and door into the rear garden **Bedroom Five 2.89m x 2.45m** Having a upvc double glazed window, radiator and laminate flooring **Shower Room 2.39m (max) x 2.37m (max)** With tiled walls, radiator, wc, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower First Floor **Landing** Loft access point and airing cupboard **Master Bedroom 3.92m into bay x 3.82m** Having a upvc double glazed window to the front, radiator and fitted wardrobes, overhead cupboards and bedside tables **En-suite 2.11m (max) x 2.05m (max)** With a upvc double glazed window, part tiled walls, radiator and suite comprising of a wc, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower  **Bedroom Two 3.51m x 3.07m** Having a upvc double glazed  window to the rear and a radiator **Bedroom Three 3.71m x 2.55m** With a upvc double glazed window to the front, radiator and store cupboard **Bedroom Four 3.19m x 2.35m** With a upvc double glazed window to the rear, radiator and laminate flooring **Family Bathroom 2.29m x 1.89m** White suite comprising a wc, wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over. Part tiled walls, radaitor and a upvc double glazed window **Outside** At the front, the garden wraps around the side of the house and is laid to lawn with mature hedge. A driveway provides off road parking. The rear garden has a paved patio, lawn amd further decked seating area. **Disclaimer** Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate. **Money Laundering Regulations** Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £82.50 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/452992) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/452994) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/452996) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/452998) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453003) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453006) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453010) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453019) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453025) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453028) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453030) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453032) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453035) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453037) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170222516/453039) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170222516/453042) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 LIDGATE GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SG | £172,500 | 22/06/2007 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 PERTON WOOD VIEW, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SN | £318,500 | 14/01/2026 | Detached | | 8 PERTON WOOD VIEW, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SN | £295,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 145 LONGTON HALL ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2EL | £290,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 14 COCKSTER BROOK LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SE | £280,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 5 VALLEY PARK WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SF | £235,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 42 SHERIDAN GARDENS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2EW | £160,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 143A LONGTON HALL ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2EL | £172,500 | 18/04/2023 | Detached | | 20 CONIFER GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2EN | £158,500 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 32 COCKSTER BROOK LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2SE | £280,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached | | 13 CONIFER GROVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 2EN | £200,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £238,950 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £256,804 (52 Detached, ST3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +26.6% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Woodcote Close, ST3](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3e48186) | £1,300/mo | 5 | 1.06 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-135/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7% *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:** £3,037/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.3% - **10y growth:** 42.4% ## 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)