For sale Terraced

53 CHESTER ROAD

STOKE-ON-TRENT, AUDLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 8JD

2 beds 1 baths 840 sq ft Listed 25 Mar 2026 (-69d)

£155,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£145,000 Mar 2024

Price per m²

£1,987/m²

Local average

£152,916 (+1.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,056 of 33,755)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Mid-Terraced Home
  • Two Bedrooms
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Beautifully Presented Throughout
  • Ideal First Time Buy
  • Excellent Village Location
  • Close To Commuting Links

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented two bedroom mid-terraced home in a village location within Audley, benefiting from a first floor bathroom and a garden to the rear!

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a gorgeous two bedroom terraced home which is ready to move into, offering much more than you may expect! Perfectly blending modern design and decoration with period character, this charming home really must be seen to be fully appreciated.

An entrance hall leads to the front reception room (currently used as a dining room), with the rear lounge accessing the kitchen, which includes a wine fridge, solid wood work surfaces and a Belfast-style sink! To the first floor are the two bedrooms and the family bathroom. To the rear of the property is a garden which includes patio and lawned areas, as well as an outdoor W/C and a useful outbuilding for storage.

Situated on Chester Road in Audley, the property benefits from a quiet village location with a number of amenities within easy walking distance, including several shops, restaurants and pubs, whilst several schools including Ravensmead Primary School and Wood Lane Primary School. Commuting links such as the A500, A34 and M6 are also with easy reach.

A superb home which is ideal for first time buyers! Please contact Stephenson Browne to arrange your viewing.

Entrance Hall - Composite front door, tiled flooring, ceiling light point.

Front Reception Room - 3.881 x 3.794 (12'8" x 12'5") - Maximum measurements - Wooden block flooring, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator.

Rear Reception Room - 3.883 x 3.662 (12'8" x 12'0") - Wooden block flooring, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator, access to the cellar.

Kitchen - 5.021 x 1.685 (16'5" x 5'6") - Minimum measurements - Vinyl Herringbone-style flooring, two UPVC double glazed windows and composite rear door, downlights, Belfast-style porcelain sink, space and plumbing for appliances, integrated oven, hobs, cooker hood and wine fridge, feature exposed brickwork.

Landing - Fitted carpet, ceiling light point, loft access.

Bedroom One - 3.847 x 3.790 (12'7" x 12'5") - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.643 x 2.272 (11'11" x 7'5") - Fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator, storage cupboard, Glow Worm combi gas central heating boiler.

Bathroom - 2.718 x 1.504 (8'11" x 4'11") - Vinyl Herringbone-style flooring, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator, part tiled walls, W/C, pedestal wash basin, bath with mains shower.

Outside - To the rear of the property is a garden comprising patio and lawned areas with an outdoor W/C and a useful outbuilding for storage.

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

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: 173669924

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/07/2019

Current heating cost: £559/year

Potential heating cost: £471/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4894033

Property Details

Street: 53 Chester Road

Town: Audley

Postcode: ST7 8JD

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/07/2007

Work Completed: 21/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4748744

Property Details

Street: 53 Chester Road

Town: Audley

Postcode: ST7 8JD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/05/2007

Work Completed: 14/05/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4640435

Property Details

Street: 53 Chester Road

Town: Audley

Postcode: ST7 8JD

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/04/2007

Work Completed: 04/04/2007

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

105% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £155,000 +6.9%
Sold 28/03/2024 (2 years ago) £145,000 +52.6%
Sold 28/11/2019 (6 years ago) £95,000 +34.4%
Sold 16/07/2010 (15 years ago) £70,700

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
2 WILBRAHAMS WALK, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8HL £176,000 29/01/2026 Terraced
18 MELLARD STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ES £76,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
9 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE £160,000 05/12/2025 Terraced
Same street 34 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD £186,000 28/11/2025 Terraced
57 NEW KING STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EZ £110,000 26/06/2025 Terraced
108 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EE £125,000 22/03/2024 Terraced
Same street 39 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD £90,000 15/12/2023 Terraced
10 BOOTH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EP £160,000 21/11/2023 Terraced
64 WERETON ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ER £130,000 02/11/2023 Terraced
9 HILL TERRACE, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DD £173,500 15/09/2023 Terraced
28 BARLEYFIELDS, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ED £130,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
30 BOOTH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EP £125,000 25/08/2023 Terraced
14 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE £100,000 28/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 57 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD £115,000 23/05/2023 Terraced
19 BOOTH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EP £135,000 05/05/2023 Terraced
9 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE £119,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
8 BOOTH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EP £130,000 11/04/2023 Terraced
33 BOOTH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EP £141,500 08/12/2022 Terraced
16 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE £142,000 17/11/2022 Terraced
5 GEORGE STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ET £178,000 04/11/2022 Terraced
24 MELLARD STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ES £150,000 23/09/2022 Terraced
4 WILBRAHAMS WALK, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8HL £125,000 12/08/2022 Terraced
17 KING STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EX £123,000 26/07/2022 Terraced
Same street 24 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD £87,000 17/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 3 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD £186,000 11/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £132,800 (5 sales)

Area average: £135,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.6%
10y growth 51.1%

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

1y (index) 3.6%
5y (index) 27%
10y (index) 60.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £743/mo
Realistic £825/mo
Optimistic £908/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
Bus stop Chapel Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Vernon Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.8 miles
Train station Apedale Road 2.0 miles
Train station Silverdale 2.1 miles
University Keele University 3.9 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 4.7 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 5.1 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Anti-social behaviour 5
Criminal damage and arson 3
Shoplifting 2
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 34

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Castle Hill School Other 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 18 Apr 2024
Ravensmead Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Jun 2024
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 22 Mar 2022
Wood Lane Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Requires improvement — 21 May 2023
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy Primary 1.4 miles Good — 19 Nov 2012

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
St Martins Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT £1,100/mo 2 2.33 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.71%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 8.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×
Monthly cashflow £355/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9.5%
  • 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).