# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (ST8 6UA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 CHELSEA CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BIDDULPH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST8 6UA | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 92 m² | | Last sold | £169,950 Nov 2004 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £987/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2746-5670-2296-5001) ## Description 3 Bedrooms. Priory Property Services are extremely excited to be bringing this beautifully presented, detached family home to the market. The property boasts a spacious modern fitted dining kitchen with built in appliances. Bay fronted lounge. En-suite off bedroom one, first floor bathroom and ground floor w.c. Landscaped gardens, detached garage/home office. uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. The property enjoys a great location with easy access to many countryside walks close by. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this beautiful, turn-key family home has to offer its new owners. Accommodation comprises of: uPVC double glazed door to the front elevation allowing easy access into the entrance hall. Entrance hall has stairs to the first floor landing. Coved ceiling with ceiling light point. Quality timber effect flooring. Doors to principal rooms.   Ground floor w.c. has low level w.c. Round bowl sink unit with chrome coloured mixer tap and useful storage cupboard below.  Modern radiator.  Quality part tiled walls.  uPVC double glazed frosted window.   Bay fronted lounge enjoying pleasant views to the front elevation, creating a light, bright space with a lovely contemporary feel. Quality timber effect flooring continues from the hallway into the lounge. Ceiling light point.    Modern fitted dining kitchen has a lovely range of fitted eye and base level units with work surfaces over and matching upstands.  Built in appliances comprising of a Bosch five ring gas hob with Bosch double oven below and circulator fan above. Built in tall fridge. Built in under counter freezer.  Built in Bosch dishwasher. Built in AEG washing machine. Built in Bosch microwave. Modern sink unit with mixer tap.  Two uPVC double glazed windows and uPVC double glazed door allowing easy access out onto the rear garden. Quality modern flooring.   Dining area off the kitchen has quality fitted flooring.  uPVC double glazed French doors allowing views and easy access out onto the patio and rear landscaped garden.   First floor landing has doors to three bedrooms, master bedroom having an en-suite. First floor family bathroom.  Master bedroom has coved ceiling with ceiling light points and bedside light points. Quality timber effect flooring.  Built in wardrobes with mirrored doors. Door to generous size en-suite shower/w.c.  Modern fitted en-suite has a glazed shower cubicle with chrome coloured mixer shower.  Low level w.c.  Wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with chrome coloured mixer tap and useful cupboard space below.  Quality modern part tiled walls and floor.  Door to storage cupboard. Towel radiator. uPVC double glazed frosted window. Bedrooms two and three can be found to the rear elevation overlooking the landscaped garden.   Family bathroom has a white three piece suite comprising of a panel bath with glazed shower screen, chrome coloured mixer tap with shower attachment over the bath.  Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level w.c.  Chrome coloured towel rail. Translucent door to useful storage cupboard with shelving.  uPVC double glazed frosted window.  Tiled walls.   Externally the property is approached via a tarmacadam driveway. Lawned garden. Gated access leads to the rear elevation and gives easy access to the converted detached garage / home office.   Converted detached garage / home office has uPVC double glazed French doors to the front elevation and uPVC double glazed windows to the side allowing plenty of natural light into this lovely useful space.   The rear landscaped garden enjoys a lovely aspect with various Indian Stone patio areas for enjoying outside entertaining. Lawned garden and mature flower and shrub borders all add to this lovely garden. Easy access can be gained from the rear garden into the dining area of the kitchen.  Timber fencing forms the boundaries.   Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this most wonderful 'turn key' family home and to enjoy all the surrounding area has to offer with open countryside and popular walks just close by.     ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation ](/listings/photos/173214026/167826) - Front Elevation - ![Dining Kitchen ](/listings/photos/173214026/167834) - Dining Kitchen - ![Rear Garden ](/listings/photos/173214026/167840) - Rear Garden - ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/173214026/167849) - Lounge - ![Master Bedroom En-Suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/167858) - Master Bedroom En-Suite - ![En-Suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/167867) - En-Suite - ![Detached Garage / Home Office](/listings/photos/173214026/167874) - Detached Garage / Home Office - ![Detached Garage / Home Office ](/listings/photos/173214026/167879) - Detached Garage / Home Office - ![Dining Kitchen ](/listings/photos/173214026/167890) - Dining Kitchen - ![Rear Elevation ](/listings/photos/173214026/167897) - Rear Elevation - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/173214026/167903) - Family Bathroom - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173214026/167914) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/173214026/167922) - Bedroom 3 - ![Entrance Hall ](/listings/photos/173214026/167927) - Entrance Hall - ![Rear Garden ](/listings/photos/173214026/167934) - Rear Garden - ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/173214026/167939) - Lounge - ![Ground Floor W.C. ](/listings/photos/173214026/167948) - Ground Floor W.C. - ![Dining Kitchen ](/listings/photos/173214026/167952) - Dining Kitchen - ![Master Bedroom En-suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/167958) - Master Bedroom En-suite - ![En-Suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/167964) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173214026/167972) - Bedroom 2 - ![Ground Floor W.C. ](/listings/photos/173214026/167975) - Ground Floor W.C. - ![Rear Garden ](/listings/photos/173214026/167983) - Rear Garden - ![Detached Garage / Home Office ](/listings/photos/173214026/167987) - Detached Garage / Home Office - ![Dining Kitchen ](/listings/photos/173214026/167990) - Dining Kitchen - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/173214026/167999) - Family Bathroom - ![Rear Elevation ](/listings/photos/173214026/168004) - Rear Elevation - ![Master Bedroom En-Suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/168009) - Master Bedroom En-Suite - ![Master Bedroom En-Suite ](/listings/photos/173214026/168011) - Master Bedroom En-Suite - ![Dining Kitchen ](/listings/photos/173214026/168017) - Dining Kitchen - ![Rear Garden ](/listings/photos/173214026/168023) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/173214026/168026) - Bedroom 3 - ![Family Bathroom ](/listings/photos/173214026/178105) - Family Bathroom - ![Front Views ](/listings/photos/173214026/178106) - Front Views ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173214026/178107) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/173214026/178108) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 CHELSEA CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6UA | £169,950 | 05/11/2004 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 BRIARSWOOD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BW | £285,000 | 21/01/2026 | Detached | | 22 SMOKIES WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6TZ | £334,000 | 07/01/2026 | Detached | | 14 WEDGWOOD LANE, GILLOW HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6RR | £295,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached | | 6 SANDYFIELD COURT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BQ | £405,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached | | 52 HALLS ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BZ | £190,000 | 16/01/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 CHELSEA CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6UA | £180,000 | 12/07/2024 | Semi-detached | | 8 CECIL ROAD, GILLOW HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6QG | £200,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 22 BROCKS CROFT GARDENS, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BX | £297,500 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 CHELSEA CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6UA | £239,950 | 30/08/2023 | Detached | | 17 LINDEN DRIVE, GILLOW HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6RP | £370,000 | 30/01/2023 | Detached | | 54A STATION ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BS | £257,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 40 BRIARSWOOD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BW | £349,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached | | 14 SAWYER DRIVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6SU | £215,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 9 SMOKIES WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6TZ | £282,500 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 25 BROCKS CROFT GARDENS, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BX | £307,000 | 08/09/2021 | Detached | | 22 SANSDOWN CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6DA | £385,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 11 SMOKIES WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6TZ | £271,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £209,975 (2 sales) **Area average:** £296,200 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £291,718 (41 Detached, ST8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £645/mo - **Realistic:** £717/mo - **Optimistic:** £789/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Well Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bd732ba) | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,075/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £107,500 *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 £1,075/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-298/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.9% *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:** £3,424/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.3% - **10y growth:** 41.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.9% ## 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)