For sale Bungalow

Lake Road

Rudyard, Leek, ST13 8RN

3 beds 1 baths Listed 14 Dec 2024 (-676d)

£950,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Local average

£388,134 (+144.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,224 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • True Bungalow
  • 3 Double Bedrooms
  • 2 Reception Rooms
  • Conservatory
  • Driveway and Garage
  • In need of modernisation
  • Far reaching views of countryside
  • Good Sized Plot
  • 2.5 miles from the historic market town of Leek
  • Easy access to the Peak District

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Step into a world of tranquillity and potential with this true bungalow located in the historic lakeside village of Rudyard. The detached bungalow boasts three spacious double bedrooms, a large lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, and a bathroom. While in need of modernisation, the property offers the perfect canvas for families, developers, and builders to create their dream home.

Surrounded by landscaped mature gardens at the front and a large secure open aspect garden at the rear, this property boasts far-reaching views of the scenic countryside. Parking is plentiful with a driveway, space for several vehicles, carport, and garage.

Located just a stone's throw away from the hidden gem of the Staffordshire Moorlands, Rudyard Lake is within walking distance, offering the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls. The village is home to the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway and is just 2.5 miles from the famous market town of Leek. With easy access to the Peak District, this property is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

This well-maintained property is offered for sale by Private Treaty, providing the opportunity for buyers to make their mark and create a truly unique living space. Don't miss out on the chance to view this property and unlock its full potential.

To arrange a viewing or for more information please call Leaders at your earliest convenience!

Council Tax Band E

Listed by

Crewe

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 155953391

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 The Drive, Lake Road, Rudyard 69 82 82 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Bungalow
1 The Drive, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 69 82 82 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached
2 The Gables, Lake Road, Rudyard 70 81 119 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 House
2 The Gables, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 70 81 119 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached
2 The Gables, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 65 82 116 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached
2 The Hollies, Lake Road, Rudyard 54 70 124 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
2 The Hollies, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 54 70 124 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Albury House, Lake Road 60 76 217 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Albury House, Lake Road, LEEK 60 76 217 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Bagheera, Lake Road, Rudyard 71 84 108 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 House
Bagheera, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 71 84 108 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Beech Lodge, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 72 83 138 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Detached
BIRCH DALE, THE DRIVE, RUDYARD 69 87 58 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Bungalow
BIRCH DALE, THE DRIVE, RUDYARD, RUDYARD 69 87 58 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Chestnut Lodge, Lake Road, Rudyard, LEEK 71 71 124 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~1,588 m² (0.39 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £950,000 —

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
Same street WHITE BARN LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £500,000 13/07/2026 Detached
Same street THE HOLLIES LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £485,000 27/08/2025 Semi-detached
Same street THE HOLLIES 2 LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £425,000 25/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street RUDYARD VALE CARAVAN PARK LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £995,000 14/06/2024 Other
Same street LINDON COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £355,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street VINE COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £320,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
ROCK HOUSE, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RL £537,500 20/10/2022 Detached
Same street BAGHEERA LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN £370,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £492,857 (7 sales)

Area average: £537,500 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.1%
10y growth 59.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 6.8%
5y (index) 18.3%
10y (index) 47.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £655/mo
Realistic £728/mo
Optimistic £801/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Lake Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Rudyard, Rudyard Road / Lakeland Lodge 0.2 miles
Shop Rudyard Lake Garage 0.2 miles
Train station The Dam 0.2 miles
Train station Rudyard 0.3 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 0.5 miles
Bus stop St Michaels Church 0.7 miles
Shop Bridge End Garden Centre 1.5 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 2.3 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 2.3 miles
Hospital Leek Moorlands Hospital 2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Criminal damage and arson 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Horton Lodge Community Special School Other 0.4 miles Good — 11 Mar 2013
Horton St Michael's CofE First School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 11 Sep 2024
Westwood College Secondary 1.4 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024
St Edward's Church of England Academy Primary 1.7 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Westwood First School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 5 Oct 2023

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
Crowborough, Lask Edge, Leek £1,600/mo 3 2.95 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £200,000
Target investor price (1%) £160,000
Gross yield 2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 49.5×
Monthly cashflow £-2,326/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.1%
  • 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).

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