8 KNIVEDEN LANE
LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 5BE
£164,950
Property details
Floor area
73 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£162,000 Apr 2013
Price per m²
£2,260/m²
Local average
£222,139 (-25.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,444 of 33,755)
Street crime
107 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroom Accommodation
- Well Presented Semi Detached Property
- Conservatory to Rear
- Gardens to Three Sides
- Detached Garage to Rear
- Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing
- NO CHAIN
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
If travelling from the main Derby Street, Leek, take the third exit onto the Ashbourne Road and pass the junction for Springfield Road and Lowther Place, taking the next left hand turn into Kniveden Lane whereupon the property will be found.
DESCRIPTION
The property is a well presented semi detached property on the outskirts of the town, offering good sized family accommodation with the added benefit of a conservatory to the rear, detached garage and gardens to three sides.
The property is also fully double glazed with the benefit of gas fired central heating.
The accommodation is briefly described below:-
ACCOMMODATION
Front Entrance Door into:
Porch
With tiled floor leading into:
Hallway
With fitted carpet, window to the side elevation, meter cupboard and radiator
Kitchen - 10'4 x 10'5 (3.15m x 3.18m)
With fitted oak effect wall and base kitchen units, gas hob and electric cooker, space for a refrigerator and plumbing for washing machine, fitted carpets and radiator. Pantry off and door leading to:-
Rear Porch
With tiled floor
Lounge - 13'11 x 13'10 (4.24m x 4.22m)
With fire place and stone surround, large window to the front elevation, television stand, central light fitting, fitted carpet and radiator
Dining Room - 10'2 x 10'4 (3.10m x 3.15m)
With newly fitted carpet and two radiators. Doorway off into:-
Conservatory - 6'2 x 10'4 (1.88m x 3.15m)
Newly constructed being fully double glazed with electric points, fitted carpet and door off to rear garden
Staircase off the hallway leading to the First Floor Landing with fitted carpet, airing cupboard, radiator, window and loft access and giving access to:-
Bedroom Number 1 - 11'8 x 11'11 (3.56m x 3.63m) (plus recess)
Double sized with fitted carpet, built in storage, large window to the front elevation, central light fitting and radiator
Bedroom Number 2 - 10'4 x 10'4(3.15m x 3.15m) (maximum)
Large single / small double with fitted carpet, window to the rear elevation, built in wardrobes / storage, central light fitting and radiator
Bedroom Number 3 - 9' x 7'5 (2.74m x 2.26m)
With fitted carpet, window to the front elevation, built in cupboard and wardrobe, central light fitting and radiator
Bathroom
Fitted with bath and wash hand basin, part tiled walls and radiator
Separate WC
With low flush WC
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property there is a good sized single garage with electric connected and a concrete floor. There is also a lawned area with borders.
The property also has the benefit of planted gardens to the front and side of the property.
SERVICES
The property is connected to all mains services.
VIEWING
By prior appointment through the Agents 01538 373308 or email us at info@grahamwatkins.co.uk .
PLEASE NOTE
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The lessor is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
WAYLEAVES & EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, whether or not referred to in these stipulations, the particulars or special conditions of sale.
WEBSITE ADDRESSES
www.grahamwatkins.co.uk
www.rightmove.co.uk
www.findaproperty.co.uk
Listed by
Leek
Graham Watkins
Reference: 38718203
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 09/11/2017
Current heating cost: £853/year
Potential heating cost: £504/year
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (35)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10181491
Property Details
Street: 8 Kniveden Lane
Town: LEEK
Postcode: ST13 5BE
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/04/2014
Work Completed: 20/02/2014
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 04/04/2013 (13 years ago) | £162,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BJ | £144,444 | 06/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| EAST MOUNT SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6LQ | £399,950 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 SHARRON DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BT | £285,000 | 03/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £262,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £280,000 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 PITCHER LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5DB | £200,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 TRAFFORD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BG | £232,500 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6PJ | £255,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £257,362 (8 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): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Pitcher Lane | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Trafford Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Poplar Service Station | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store | 0.4 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 0.7 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Leek (Churnet Valley) | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Leek Brook | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 8.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 107 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2022 |
| Leek High School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 11 Jul 2024 |
| The Meadows School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2019 |
| Leek First School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 22 Jun 2016 |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 May 2017 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).