# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ST7 8JD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53 CHESTER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, AUDLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 8JD |
| Price | £155,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £145,000 Mar 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £559/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8411-6223-5190-8964-8902)

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![CRFP.png](/listings/photos/173669924/235794) - CRFP.png

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173669924/235795) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4894033
- **Address:** 53 Chester Road, Audley, ST7 8JD
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 21/06/2007
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #4748744
- **Address:** 53 Chester Road, Audley, ST7 8JD
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/05/2007
- **Work Completed:** 14/05/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #4640435
- **Address:** 53 Chester Road, Audley, ST7 8JD
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/04/2007
- **Work Completed:** 04/04/2007
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £145,000 | 28/03/2024 | Terraced |
| 53 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £95,000 | 28/11/2019 | Terraced |
| 53 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £70,700 | 16/07/2010 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £152,916 (54 Terraced, ST7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £743/mo
- **Realistic:** £825/mo
- **Optimistic:** £908/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [St Martins Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/32ace8a) | £1,100/mo | 2 | 2.33 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £355/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.5%

*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:** £1,987/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.6%
- **10y growth:** 48%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Terraced series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 27%
- **10y growth (index):** 60.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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