For sale House

7 HILLSWOOD AVENUE

LEEK, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8EQ

4 beds 1 baths 969 sq ft Listed 4 Mar 2026 (-231d)

£244,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

90 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£68,950 Apr 2002

Price per m²

£2,717/m²

Local average

£425,883 (-42.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,095 of 33,755)

Street crime

141 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Selling with NO CHAIN!
  • Four-bedroom family home.
  • Popular and well-established residential location.
  • Within walking distance of Leek town centre and local amenities.
  • South-facing rear garden enjoying plenty of natural sunlight.
  • Off-road parking for two vehicles.
  • Open-plan kitchen/dining room, ideal for modern family living.
  • Spacious sitting room with excellent entertaining space.
  • Excellent potential to create a superb family home in a sought-after area.
  • Requiring some updating and general cosmetic enhancement, offering buyers the opportunity to personalise to their own tastes.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Biomass boiler
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Selling with NO CHAIN! Whittaker & Biggs are pleased to offer to the market this four-bedroom house, built in 1933. The property is ideally situated within walking distance of Leek town centre, providing easy access to a variety of local amenities, shops, and services.

Upon entering, you will find two reception rooms, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The layout is designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal home for families or those who enjoy hosting.

The property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. The fully enclosed, south-facing rear garden is a true highlight, offering a serene outdoor space to unwind, garden, or enjoy al fresco dining during the warmer months.

Requiring some updating and general cosmetic enhancement, this property provides an exciting opportunity for buyers to personalise to their own tastes.

Additionally, the house features off-road parking for two vehicles, ensuring convenience for you and your guests. This property is a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a family home in a popular area. Don't miss the chance to make this house your new home.

Call Whittaker & Biggs on to book your viewing today.

Ground Floor -

Hallway - 3.32 x 1.73 (10'10" x 5'8") - UPVC double glazed door to the frontage, UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator, stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room - 4.64 x 3.31 (15'2" x 10'10") - UPVC double glazed French doors with transom window to the rear, two sidelight windows to the rear, electric log stove style fire, slate hearth, wood mantel, radiator, understairs storage cupboard.

Dining Room - 3.44 x 2.92 (11'3" x 9'6") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator.

Kitchen - 2.94 x 2.92 (9'7" x 9'6") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, UPVC double glazed door with transom window to the side aspect, units to the base and eye level, Electrolux four ring gas hob, Beko electric fan assisted oven, stainless steel sink and a half with drainer, chrome mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, gas fired wall mounted Heat Line combi boiler.

First Floor -

Landing - Loft hatch.

Bedroom One - 3.50 x 2.93 (11'5" x 9'7") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.96 x 3.05 (9'8" x 10'0") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.90 x 2.43 (9'6" x 7'11") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.09 x 2.05 (6'10" x 6'8") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Shower Room - 2.54 x 1.73 max measurement (8'3" x 5'8" max measu - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, walk-in shower enclosure, electric Triton shower, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, chrome ladder radiator, ceiling spotlights.

Wc - 1.75 x 0.75 (5'8" x 2'5") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, low level WC.

Loft - Part boarded

Externally - To the frontage, block paved driveway suitable for two vehicles, wall and fence boundary.

To the rear, block paved patio, area laid to lawn, fence boundary, plastic shed, well stocked borders.

Aml Regulations - We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler. You will receive a link via email from Movebutler once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable.

Listed by

Leek

Rostons

Reference: 172853243

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/03/2026

Expiry date: 08/03/2036

Current heating cost: £1,265/year

Potential heating cost: £856/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £27,185

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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: ~175 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

132% since 1995

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £244,500 +254.6%
Sold 10/04/2002 (24 years ago) £68,950 +131.8%
Sold 01/09/1995 (31 years ago) £29,750 —

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
81 - 83 MILL STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EU £270,000 14/10/2025 Other
Same street 41 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £355,000 23/05/2025 Detached
Same street 45 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £230,000 03/05/2024 Semi-detached
GROVE GARDENS JUBILEE TERRACE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8DR £67,500 07/10/2022 Other
Same street 47 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ £250,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £278,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £168,750 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -52.9%
10y growth -14.4%

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

1y (index) 7.1%
5y (index) 18.2%
10y (index) 47.8%

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: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Old Skool Home Retro 0.1 miles
Bus stop Leek Town Centre, West Street / Barngate Street 0.1 miles
Shop West Street News 0.1 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 0.5 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 0.5 miles
Train station Leek (Churnet Valley) 1.0 miles
Train station Rudyard 1.6 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 2.3 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 41
Violence and sexual offences 36
Criminal damage and arson 15
Vehicle crime 15
Other theft 10
Public order 9
Shoplifting 9
Burglary 4
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 141

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
Westwood First School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Oct 2023
St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 29 Feb 2016
St Edward's Church of England Academy Primary 0.4 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Woodcroft Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Apr 2019
Westwood College Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £91,000
Target investor price (1%) £72,800
  • 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).