# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST1 2BH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 SOMERSET ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST1 2BH | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 121 m² | | Last sold | £185,000 Jan 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 30/08/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £316/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0320-3539-9080-2579-7215) ## Description MODERN HOME WITH FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS- This exceptional semi detached house offers a rare opportunity to purchase a versatile & spacious property which was only built in 2021. The property, which has been significantly improved by the current owners since it was built, features a brand new bathroom, new composite front door and a fully landscaped rear garden. The property comprises of an entrance hallway which gives access to the integral garage, a modern kitchen, a handy ground floor W.C and completing the ground floor is a 21 foot lounge/dining room. Moving upstairs you will find a stunning fully-tiled bathroom and four double bedrooms. The rear garden offers an inviting space for outdoor relaxation and social gatherings with low ongoing maintenance. To the front of the property is a block paved area with access to the garage. **Local area** Situated on the outskirts of Hanley, the property enjoys easy access to a wide range of amenities and facilities including Hanley Town Centre and Northwood Stadium. EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/88666410/504745) - Front - ![Rear](/listings/photos/88666410/504746) - Rear - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/88666410/504747) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/88666410/504748) - Kitchen - ![Lounge/diner](/listings/photos/88666410/504749) - Lounge/diner - ![Lounge/diner](/listings/photos/88666410/504750) - Lounge/diner - ![Lounge/diner](/listings/photos/88666410/504751) - Lounge/diner - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88666410/504753) - ![Ground floor W.C](/listings/photos/88666410/504754) - Ground floor W.C - ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/88666410/504756) - Entrance Hallway - ![Landing](/listings/photos/88666410/504758) - Landing - ![Family bathroom](/listings/photos/88666410/504763) - Family bathroom - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/88666410/504765) - Master bedroom - ![Bedroom two](/listings/photos/88666410/504767) - Bedroom two - ![Bedroom three](/listings/photos/88666410/504769) - Bedroom three - ![Bedroom four](/listings/photos/88666410/504771) - Bedroom four - ![Rear](/listings/photos/88666410/504773) - Rear ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/88666410/504775) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 SOMERSET ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 2BH | £185,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 63 SEYMOUR STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3NX | £123,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 193 BUCKNALL NEW ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 2BJ | £97,500 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 175 BUCKNALL NEW ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 2BG | £155,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 LUDLOW STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3QJ | £144,995 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 HOMER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3NZ | £88,730 | 12/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 121 NORTHWOOD PARK ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 6QU | £53,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 IVY HOUSE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3NT | £134,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 LUDLOW STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3QJ | £135,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 BRIERFIELD WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 3QS | £158,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £121,025 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £159,640 (30 Semi-detached, ST1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +34.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £637/mo - **Realistic:** £708/mo - **Optimistic:** £779/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Rosedawn Close East, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d2ddaf5) | £2,250/mo | — | 0.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Brentleigh Way, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/afb8a2a) | £1,200/mo | 4 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove | | [The Webberley, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/44c025c) | £520/mo | — | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [The Webberley, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/df9bc47) | £640/mo | — | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Moxons Island, 48 Stafford Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0cb1b74) | £525/mo | — | 0.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Trinity Point, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/844a28d) | £620/mo | — | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0a6b094) | £825/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8ba40b9) | £825/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1511edf) | £895/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8602134) | £875/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/28458b0) | £875/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5ccb04f) | £875/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d8f0e55) | £620/mo | — | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Perivale Close, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f6f6454) | £1,200/mo | 4 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £910/mo (14 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *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 £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-107/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1% *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:** £1,777/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.8% - **10y growth:** 39.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.2% - **10y growth (index):** 63.3% ## 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)