# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST4 7ND) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 9 HIGSON AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 7ND | | Price | £180,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £109,000 Aug 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £976/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,985 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£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/8235-6828-2500-0810-3222) ## Description We are delighted to bring to market this stunning three-bedroom detached property, ideally located on the popular Higson Avenue in Hartshill. Offering excellent access to transport links and the local hospital, this home is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, families, and investors alike. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting hallway which leads through to a spacious lounge/dining room, ideal for both relaxing with the family and entertaining guests. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and ample storage, providing a practical and stylish space for everyday living. Leading on from the kitchen is a further storage area, currently utilised to house a fridge freezer, adding valuable functionality. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor. To the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles. The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and enjoys pleasant views overlooking the adjacent green space and park. The second bedroom is another spacious double, featuring a beautiful bay window that floods the room with natural light. The third bedroom is a well-sized single, offering ample space for a bed and additional storage furniture. Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a well-sized driveway enhances the attractive kerb appeal and provides off-road parking. To the rear, the garden is laid with a combination of patio and gravel areas, creating a low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with the added benefit of rear access directly onto the green space/park beyond. A detached garage, conveniently located within the cul-de-sac, completes this fantastic property. This is a home not to be missed and one that is sure to attract strong interest. Early viewing is highly recommended as it is unlikely to remain on the market for long. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141386) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141390) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141394) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141403) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141406) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141409) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141416) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/141427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171685457/538108) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171685457/141428) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171685457/141429) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3162621 - **Address:** 9 Higson Avenue, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7ND - **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2005 - **Work Completed:** 21/09/2005 - **Items:** 9 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 HIGSON AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7ND | £109,000 | 03/08/2015 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 145 HARTSHILL ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LU | £230,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 153 HARTSHILL ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LU | £295,000 | 21/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 NORTHCOTE AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7NB | £100,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 SHELTON OLD ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7RX | £84,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 NORTHCOTE AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7NB | £136,000 | 08/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 29 GERRARD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7DS | £160,000 | 04/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 LOVATT STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7RW | £83,550 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 HIGSON AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7ND | £167,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 RICHMOND STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7EA | £177,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 139 RICHMOND STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7DX | £179,950 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 144 RICHMOND STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7DU | £182,500 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 HIGSON AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7ND | £120,000 | 06/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 70 RICHMOND STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7DU | £133,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £143,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £160,091 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £182,196 (70 Semi-detached, ST4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £637/mo - **Realistic:** £708/mo - **Optimistic:** £779/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Northcote Avenue, Hartshill, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/654c027) | £895/mo | 3 | 0.03 miles | Rightmove | | [Wadham Street, penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c912cff) | £875/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cc63d17) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.26 miles | Rightmove | | [Boon Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/53f583e) | £850/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7GF](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1744fd9) | £675/mo | — | 0.48 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashford Street, Shelton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5421543) | £850/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashlands Road, Hartshill, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ad0eb8a) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashlands Road, Hartshill, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f4c6e4) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashlands Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6f32041) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | Rightmove | | [Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39149e1) | £625/mo | — | 0.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Langley Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5718963) | £995/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | Rightmove | | [The Avenue, Hartshill, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5308e6f) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove | | [Leawood Road, Trent Vale, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/483ca66) | £800/mo | 3 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Duke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ae4626e) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Hanford Terrace, Stone Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ce3e6e8) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 2.1 miles | Rightmove | | [Newmount Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9c27d7) | £900/mo | 3 | 2.2 miles | Rightmove | | [Uxbridge Crescent, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1b82bf3) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 2.55 miles | Rightmove | | [Chessington Crescent, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/db1d43b) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 2.68 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,066/mo (18 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,300 *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 £973/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £142/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.3% *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:** £2,093/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.2% - **10y growth:** 40.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.2% - **10y growth (index):** 63.3% ## 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)