1 BIBBY STREET
STOKE-ON-TRENT, RODE HEATH, CHESHIRE EAST ST7 3RR
£265,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
58 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£220,000 Jun 2022
Price per m²
£4,569/m²
Local average
£366,865 (-27.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,582 of 33,755)
Street crime
20 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Peaceful canalside location with scenic canal walks right on the doorstep
- Generous kitchen/diner with bespoke shaker-style units, solid oak worktops and integrated appliances
- Cosy lounge with log burner, creating a warm focal point for the living space
- Two double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite wet room and excellent fitted storage
- Stylish bathroom featuring a traditional cast iron bath, vanity unit and modern fittings
- Low-maintenance rear garden with insulated timber-clad home office with light and power, ideal for home working
- Gas Central heating and wooden double glazing throughout
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central, Wood burner
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Situated in a peaceful canalside location, this beautifully presented home enjoys scenic canal walks right on the doorstep while remaining conveniently placed for local schools and excellent M6 transport links.
The property is accessed via a welcoming porch and benefits from gas central heating and wooden double glazing throughout.
The ground floor offers well-proportioned and characterful living space. The lounge provides a warm and inviting space to relax, featuring a charming log burner which creates a cosy focal point, perfect for colder evenings. From here, the property flows through to a spacious kitchen/diner, forming the heart of the home.
The kitchen features bespoke shaker-style fitted units with solid oak worktops, a Belfast sink, and a range of integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, additional integrated fridge, and washing machine, along with space for a Range cooker. A Velux window with remote control opening floods the space with natural light, while engineered oak flooring adds warmth and quality throughout. A charming stable door leads out to the garden.
The kitchen also incorporates a useful utility area fitted with granite worktops, providing additional preparation space and practicality for everyday living.
The ground floor bathroom is finished to a high standard and includes a traditional cast iron bath, modern WC, and wash basin set within a vanity unit with additional storage.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is well equipped with excellent storage, including shelving within a built-in wardrobe and a wardrobe with additional storage over the stairs, and benefits from a private en-suite wet room comprising a mains-fed shower, WC and wash basin. Bedroom two is also generously sized and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe fitted with both hanging rails and shelving.
Externally, the front of the property features an attractive garden with a bike shed and a coal/log store, creating a welcoming approach to the home.
To the rear, the garden offers a pleasant outdoor space with paved seating areas and planted borders, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
At the end of the garden is a fully insulated timber-clad home office, complete with light and power, making it ideal for home working, hobbies, or a studio.
This delightful home combines character features, modern fittings and a tranquil canalside setting, making it an ideal choice for buyers seeking both comfort and convenience.
Location:
Rode Heath is a desirable Cheshire village known for its canalside charm, welcoming community, and excellent access to countryside walks. The village offers a well-regarded primary school, a convenience store, local pubs, and is just a short drive from the amenities of Sandbach and Alsager. With easy road links to the M6 and strong connections to nearby towns, Rode Heath is ideal for families and commuters alike seeking a balance of rural peace and convenience.
EPC Rating: E
Listed by
Nantwich
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 173406134
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 25/01/2017
Current heating cost: £802/year
Potential heating cost: £377/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £28,523
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Site Plan
All
Price history
32% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £265,000 | +20.5% |
| Sold | 10/06/2022 (3 years ago) | £220,000 | +32.1% |
| Sold | 08/06/2017 (8 years ago) | £166,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SCOTT CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3TY | £270,750 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 BIBBY STREET, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RR | £455,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 23 BIBBY STREET, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RR | £249,999 | 17/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 SANDBACH ROAD, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RN | £475,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached |
| 16 SHELLEY CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3UB | £310,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 SHELLEY CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3UB | £310,000 | 13/09/2022 | Detached |
| THURLWOOD LOCK HOUSE LOW STREET, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RS | £315,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 FARAMS ROAD, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RP | £365,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 11 CARLYLE CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3UA | £435,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CARLYLE CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3UA | £295,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 KEATS DRIVE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3TP | £300,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 7A KEATS DRIVE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3TP | £320,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 7 KEATS DRIVE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3TP | £272,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 2 CARLYLE CLOSE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3UA | £299,950 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £352,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £330,642 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
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 | Rode Heath, Sandbach Road / Farams Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Lawton Services | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Alsager | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Kidsgrove | 2.8 miles |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 4.9 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | Bradwell Hospital | 5.6 miles |
| University | Keele University | 7.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 1 May 2024 |
| Church Lawton School | Other | 1.0 miles | Good — 29 Mar 2023 |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 16 May 2023 |
| Pikemere School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 6 Jul 2015 |
| Alsager School | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 8 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Woodside Avenue, ST7 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| St Martins Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT | £1,100/mo | 2 | 3.53 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).