For sale Detached

18 DART CLOSE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, BIDDULPH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST8 7HG

3 beds 1 baths 1,227 sq ft Listed 15 May 2026 (-36d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

114 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£272,500 Dec 2022

Price per m²

£2,456/m²

Local average

£291,718 (-4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,958 of 33,755)

Street crime

78 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Situated Within The Sought After Thames Drive Estate
  • Cul-De-Sac Corner Plot Position
  • Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow
  • Two Well-Proportioned Reception Rooms
  • Principal Bedroom Having En-Suite And Built-In Wardrobes
  • Conservatory
  • Separate Utility
  • Integral Garage
  • Private Enclosed Rear Garden With Decking And Established Shrubs
  • Offered For Sale With No Upward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in a sought-after residential location on the Thames Drive Estate, this spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow offers versatile accommodation throughout and is ideal for a range of buyers looking for single-level living.

Occupying a generous corner plot, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking, an attractive front garden and an integral garage fitted with an electric roller door.

Internally, the accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway leading through to a well-proportioned dining room with an archway leading to a fitted kitchen off to the side. There is also a good sized separate bay fronted living room to the front of the property offering flexible living and dining space.

The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite facilities, whilst the second bedroom features built-in mirrored wardrobes. A third bedroom enjoys direct access into the conservatory, creating a pleasant additional sitting area overlooking the rear garden. A modern wet room completes the internal accommodation.

The inner hallway leads to the integral garage at the side of the property which benefits from an electric roller door and is complemented by a separate utility area with a range of cupboards and base units, providing additional storage and practicality. There is also an additional door to the rear giving access to the garden.

Externally, the property offers a low-maintenance garden to the front. The rear garden enjoys a decked patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, alongside a variety of established shrubs and planting which creates a pleasant and private outdoor setting.

Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and potential this detached bungalow has to offer.

Entrance Hallway - UPVC front entrance door with obscured glass panels, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect with obscured glass panel, radiator.

Dining Room - 2.82m x 2.96m (9'3" x 9'8" ) - 2 x wall light points, built-in alcove storage cupboard , radiator.

Kitchen - 2.60m x 2.46m (8'6" x 8'0" ) - Built-in cupboards and base units with fitted worksurface over, room for freestanding cooker, integral extractor fan, one bowl drainer sink with stainless steel mixer tap over, UPVC double glazed leaded windows overlooking the front aspect, tiles to walls, tile-effect flooring.

Living Room - 3.50m reducing to 3.14m x 6.43m (11'5" reducing t - UPVC double glazed leaded bay window to the front aspect, electric fireplace with fitted surround, 2 x radiator, 2 x wall light points.

Inner Hallway -

Bedroom Two - 3.13m into wardrobe x 3.35m (10'3" into wardrobe - Built-in mirrored wardrobe, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.85m x 2.41m (9'4" x 7'10" ) - UPVC double glazed sliding door with glass panels leading through to conservatory, radiator.

Conservatory - 3.25m x 3.36m (10'7" x 11'0" ) - Of brick and UPVC construction, UPVC double glazed window looking through to the the principal bedroom, UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, UPVC glass panel door leading to rear garden,

Bedroom One - 2.50m x 4.61m (8'2" x 15'1" ) - Fitted wardrobes, fitted overhead units, en-suite, UPVC double glazed window looking through to conservatory, radiator

En-Suite - Fitted vanity unit with mirror, overhead recessed lights, wash hand basin having stainless steel mixer tap over, towel radiator, WC, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.

Wet Room - 2.52m x 2.71m (8'3" x 8'10" ) - Having electric shower with detachable showerhead, drainer to floor, WC, wash hand basin with stainless steel taps over, extractor fan to wall, UPVC double glazed obscured panel window overlooking the front aspect.

Integral Garage - Electric roller garage door, Worcester Boiler, UPVC double glazed door with glass panel leading to rear garden, access through to utility;

Utility - Fitted cupboards and base units, room for washing machine.

Listed by

Biddulph

Rostons

Reference: 88520589

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/09/2020

Expiry date: 27/09/2030

Current heating cost: £975/year

Potential heating cost: £805/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,530

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1302797

Property Details

Street: 18 Dart Close

Town: Biddulph

Postcode: ST8 7HG

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2003

Work Completed: 24/11/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1302796

Property Details

Street: 18 Dart Close

Town: Biddulph

Postcode: ST8 7HG

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2003

Work Completed: 24/11/2003

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

96% since 2003

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £280,000 +2.8%
Sold 05/12/2022 (3 years ago) £272,500 +65.2%
Sold 17/01/2013 (13 years ago) £165,000 +18.7%
Sold 10/10/2003 (22 years ago) £138,950

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
30 BRIARSWOOD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6BW £285,000 21/01/2026 Detached
4 ZURICH AVENUE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FA £215,000 07/01/2026 Detached
120 CONGLETON ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6QL £467,000 19/12/2025 Detached
11 MEDWAY DRIVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HA £191,000 19/12/2025 Detached
58 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £225,000 18/12/2025 Detached
48 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £190,000 11/12/2025 Detached
4 BOLLIN GROVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EZ £260,000 26/11/2025 Detached
24 CLYDE AVENUE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HD £220,000 14/11/2025 Detached
87 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £215,000 17/03/2025 Detached
6 TAY CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HW £235,000 01/12/2023 Detached
36 OX HEY DRIVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EX £235,000 16/11/2023 Detached
3 MATTERHORN CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FJ £315,000 29/09/2023 Detached
4 ZURICH AVENUE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FA £200,000 29/09/2023 Detached
1 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £240,000 15/09/2023 Detached
6 DEE CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HB £203,000 25/08/2023 Detached
2 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £170,000 28/02/2023 Detached
4 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £215,000 16/12/2022 Detached
16 WITHAM WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7DH £292,500 25/11/2022 Detached
Same street 2 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG £220,000 28/10/2022 Detached
88 GENEVA WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FE £353,000 14/10/2022 Detached
135 CONGLETON ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6QJ £480,000 31/08/2022 Detached

Street average: £220,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £260,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12%
10y growth 43.9%

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

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 52.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £645/mo
Realistic £717/mo
Optimistic £789/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Oxhay Crescent 0.1 miles
Bus stop Leisure Centre 0.1 miles
Shop Flavours Premier Store 0.2 miles
Shop Brick Shed Barbers 0.2 miles
Train station Congleton 2.7 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 2.9 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 3.6 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 3.7 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 6.1 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 26
Anti-social behaviour 21
Criminal damage and arson 8
Public order 5
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Vehicle crime 3
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Shoplifting 2
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 78

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Woodhouse Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Mar 2023
Oxhey First School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Oct 2023
Kingsfield First School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 11 Apr 2016
Squirrel Hayes First School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 24 Oct 2018
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 26 Jun 2015

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 £1,075/mo 3 0.55 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,075/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £134,375
Target investor price (1%) £107,500
Gross yield 4.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.7×
Monthly cashflow £-160/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.4%
  • 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).