# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST8 7HG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 DART CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BIDDULPH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST8 7HG | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 114 m² | | Last sold | £272,500 Dec 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 27/09/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £975/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,530 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0030-3221-4000-0378-0222) ## 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; 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG | £272,500 | 05/12/2022 | Detached | | 18 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG | £165,000 | 17/01/2013 | Detached | | 18 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG | £138,950 | 10/10/2003 | 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 | | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £291,718 (41 Detached, ST8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Kingsfield Road,Biddulph, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e73f86e) | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Well Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bd732ba) | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,113/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £139,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £111,300 *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 £1,113/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-126/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9% *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:** £2,456/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12% - **10y growth:** 43.9% ## 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)