For sale Detached

19 TOWNFIELD CLOSE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, TALKE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 1NF

2 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 5 Nov 2025 (-257d)

£225,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

61 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£57,250 Dec 1996

Price per m²

£3,689/m²

Local average

£361,270 (-37.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,336 of 33,755)

Street crime

106 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached True Bungalow
  • Two/Three Bedrooms
  • Detached Garage
  • No Onward Chain
  • Cul-De-Sac Position
  • Well-Presented Throughout
  • Convenient Location
  • Private Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A TWO/THREE BEDROOM TRUE BUNGALOW in a quiet cul-de-sac position, with a delightful rear garden and for sale with no onward chain!

Offering flexible accommodation, this detached bungalow could easily be altered to provide three bedrooms, with a current second reception room used as a study. An entrance hallway leads to the kitchen and a spacious lounge/diner, with an inner hall accessing the two bedrooms, study/bedroom three and the shower room.

Ample off-road parking is provided via a driveway to the front and side of the property (potentially ideal for a motorhome or caravan!), as well as a brick-built single garage with side access. The gorgeous rear garden offers an excellent degree of privacy and features lawned and patio areas - a real suntrap and ideal for enjoying the best of the weather!

Situated on Townfield Close, the property benefits from a quiet cul-de-sac position whilst remaining close to a number of commuting links such as the M6, A500 and A34, as well as several train stations (such as Alsager and Kidsgrove) being in close proximity. Several schools are also nearby, including The Reginald Mitchell Primary School, St Saviour's C of E Academy and The King's Church of England Academy.

An excellent opportunity to purchase a well-presented bungalow which is most definitely ready to move into! Please contact Stephenson Browne to arrange your viewing.

Entrance Hall - 2.32 x 1.04 (7'7" x 3'4") - Vinyl flooring, composite stable front door, ceiling light point, loft access.

Kitchen - 3.15 x 2.30 (10'4" x 7'6") - Vinyl flooring, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling strip light, wall and base units, stainless steel sink with drainer, tiled splashback, space and plumbing for appliances, combi gas central heating boiler.

Lounge/Diner - 6.20 x 3.47 (20'4" x 11'4") - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, two ceiling light points, radiator.

Inner Hall - 2.62 x 0.87 (8'7" x 2'10") - Fitted carpet, ceiling light point.

Study/Bedroom Three - 2.32 x 2.06 (7'7" x 6'9") - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator.

Bedroom One - 3.53 x 2.59 (11'6" x 8'5") - Minimum measurements to Fitted Wardrobes - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.25 x 2.40 (10'7" x 7'10") - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window and rear door, ceiling light point, radiator.

Shower Room - 2.26 x 1.61 (7'4" x 5'3") - Wet-room flooring, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator, W/C, wash basin, shower.

Outside - Off-road parking for multiple vehicles on the driveway, with a lawned front garden, whilst the delightful rear garden offers an excellent degree of privacy and features lawned and patio areas with mature shrubs.

Garage - A detached brick-built garage with up and over garage door and a side access door.

Council Tax Band - The council tax band for this property is C.

Nb: Tenure - We have been advised that the property tenure is FREEHOLD, we would advise any potential purchasers to confirm this with a conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

Nb: Copyright - The copyright of all details, photographs and floorplans remain the possession of Stephenson Browne.

Alsager Aml Disclosure - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction. This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy.

Listed by

Alsager

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 169026446

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/07/2025

Expiry date: 17/07/2035

Current heating cost: £634/year

Potential heating cost: £533/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10893274

Property Details

Street: 19 Townfield Close

Town: Talke

Postcode: ST7 1NF

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 23/03/2015

Work Completed: 11/02/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9633187

Property Details

Street: 19 Townfield Close

Town: Talke

Postcode: ST7 1NF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/07/2013

Work Completed: 17/06/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11562448

Property Details

Street: 19 Townfield Close

Town: Talke

Postcode: ST7 1NF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/04/2016

Work Completed: 19/03/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13342796

Property Details

Street: 19 Townfield Close

Town: Talke

Postcode: ST7 1NF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/01/2019

Work Completed: 01/12/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14292125

Property Details

Street: 19 Townfield Close

Town: Talke

Postcode: ST7 1NF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/11/2020

Work Completed: 17/10/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £225,000 +293%
Sold 16/12/1996 (29 years ago) £57,250

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
1 SLACKEN LANE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NQ £265,000 29/08/2025 Detached
Same street 3 TOWNFIELD CLOSE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NF £157,000 14/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street RACHAELS VIEW TOWNFIELD CLOSE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NF £196,000 10/03/2023 Detached
33 PICKWICK PLACE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1LF £185,000 18/11/2022 Detached
AUDLEY HOUSE CONGLETON ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NG £300,000 27/10/2022 Detached
Same street 15 TOWNFIELD CLOSE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NF £210,000 10/10/2022 Detached
16 PICKWICK PLACE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1LF £195,000 19/08/2022 Detached
19 PICKWICK PLACE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1LF £170,000 27/05/2022 Detached
98 CHURCH STREET, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NU £230,000 27/05/2022 Detached
Same street 27 TOWNFIELD CLOSE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NF £135,000 19/05/2022 Semi-detached
5 PICKWICK PLACE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1LF £142,500 28/03/2022 Detached
7 WRIGHT STREET, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NY £165,000 25/02/2022 Detached
83 OLD BUTT LANE, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1NJ £122,500 27/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £174,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £197,222 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.4%
10y growth 48.7%

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 26.1%
10y (index) 54.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £743/mo
Realistic £826/mo
Optimistic £909/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Coral 0.1 miles
Bus stop Old Butt Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Hot Ink Studios 0.1 miles
Bus stop Reginald Mitchell School 0.2 miles
Train station Kidsgrove 0.6 miles
Train station Alsager 1.7 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 3.6 miles
University Keele University 6.1 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 6.7 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 43
Anti-social behaviour 24
Shoplifting 9
Public order 7
Other theft 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Drugs 3
Vehicle crime 3
Other crime 2
Robbery 2
Burglary 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 106

Within 1 mile during May 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
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 17 Jan 2017
St Saviour's CofE Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 8 Apr 2014
The King's CofE Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 19 Jan 2018
Bluebell School Ltd Other 0.6 miles Outstanding — 22 Jan 2023
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary Primary 0.8 miles Good — 11 Sep 2015

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
Tibb Street, Bignall End, Stoke-On-Trent £750/mo 2 2.5 miles Rightmove
Church Lane, Mow Cop, Staffordshire £800/mo 2 2.56 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £775/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £96,875
Target investor price (1%) £77,500
Gross yield 4.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.2×
Monthly cashflow £-214/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.9%
  • 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).