# 4 bedroom house for sale (ST13 8EQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8EQ | | Price | £244,500 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 90 m² | | Last sold | £68,950 Apr 2002 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,265/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £27,185 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7900-2910-0122-8504-3763) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/172853243/2561161) - Rear Aspect - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561162) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561164) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/172853243/2561165) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/172853243/2561166) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/172853243/2561167) - Kitchen - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561169) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561170) - Dining Room - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/172853243/2561171) - Hallway - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561172) - Shower Room - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/172853243/2561173) - Shower Room - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/172853243/2561174) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/172853243/2561176) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/172853243/2561177) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/172853243/2561178) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/172853243/2561179) - Bedroom Three - ![WC](/listings/photos/172853243/2561181) - WC - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/172853243/2561182) - Rear Garden - ![Frontage](/listings/photos/172853243/2561183) - Frontage - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/172853243/2561184) - Rear Aspect - ![Frontage](/listings/photos/172853243/2581988) - Frontage ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172853243/2561185) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/172853243/2561187) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ | £68,950 | 10/04/2002 | Terraced | | 7 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8EQ | £29,750 | 01/09/1995 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £425,883 (9 Other, ST13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -42.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £655/mo - **Realistic:** £728/mo - **Optimistic:** £801/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £91,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £72,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,717/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -52.9% - **10y growth:** -14.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; All dwelling types series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.1% - **5y growth (index):** 18.2% - **10y growth (index):** 47.8% ## 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)