# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ST14 8UJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 SEVERN CLOSE, UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE ST14 8UJ | | Price | £182,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 53 m² | | Last sold | £166,500 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 23/01/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £409/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2448-9039-6239-6690-4224) ## Description **** **** Whether searching for your first home, downsizing, or for a buy-to-let investment, viewing and consideration of this charming terrace home is highly recommended. Well maintained and presently having a cottage feel, it's a home you can easily move into and enjoy. Benefitting from off road parking and a pleasant westerly facing enclosed rear garden with established vegetation providing a degree of privacy, and a quiet but convenient cul-de-sac location. Situated on the sought-after and well-regarded Bird Land development within a short walk to the convenience shop found on the estate, and easy reach of the town centre with its wide range of amenities including several supermarkets and independent shops, public houses and restaurants, coffee houses and bars, train station, doctor surgeries, modern leisure centre and gyms, Your Padel club and the multi-screen cinema. Accommodation A storm porch with a part obscure double glazed door opens to the welcoming hallway providing a lovely introduction to the home, with feature timber panelling to one wall and doors leading to the ground floor accommodation. To the front of the home is the fitted kitchen, having a range of units with worktops and an inset ceramic sink unit set below the window, a fitted gas hob with an electric oven under and a wall feature above, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. The spacious and light lounge/dining room extends to the full width of the home with a uPVC window overlooking the rear garden and a uPVC part double door providing direct access outside, stairs rising to the first floor, beam features and the same laminated wooden floor as the hallway. Upstairs, the landing has doors leading to the two bedrooms, with the generously sized rear facing master extending to the width of the property with fitted timber wardrobes and storage. The front facing second bedroom has feature timber panelling to one side. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom which has a three piece suite with complementary tiling, incorporating a panelled bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment over, plus a built-in airing cupboard. Outside To the rear, the enclosed westerly facing garden enjoys a degree of privacy with a paved patio providing a pleasant seating area leading to the lawn and borders, and a paved stepping stone path with gravelled edging leads to a further seating area at the bottom of the garden ideal for your morning coffee, plus gated access to the side parking area. To the front there is a garden laid to lawn with shrub borders. Shared vehicular access leads to the designated parking area for several vehicles. To view this property, please contact John German Uttoxeter office. What3words: ///direct.microchip.revamping Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. Property construction: Standard Parking: Designated parking area Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability). Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: East Staffordshire Borough Council / Tax Band B Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/13082026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928685) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928686) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928687) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928688) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928689) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928690) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928691) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928692) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928693) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928694) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928695) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928698) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91987296/1928699) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/91987296/1928700) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/91987296/1928701) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/91987296/1928702) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/91987296/1928703) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #933400 - **Address:** 15 Severn Close, Uttoxeter, ST14 8UJ - **Certificate Issued:** 19/09/2003 - **Work Completed:** 14/07/2003 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 SEVERN CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8UJ | £166,500 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 15 SEVERN CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8UJ | £39,950 | 29/01/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 GEORGE ELLIOTT CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SL | £216,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced | | 40 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BT | £118,000 | 06/12/2023 | Terraced | | 37 LARK RISE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SZ | £170,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | | 2 STONEYFORD TERRACE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BW | £200,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced | | 15 KESTREL CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8TB | £170,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced | | 30 ASHBROOK CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8UL | £186,000 | 30/03/2023 | Terraced | | 20 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BT | £200,000 | 01/02/2023 | Terraced | | 31 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BS | £180,000 | 08/08/2022 | Terraced | | 29 LEIGHTON ROAD, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BL | £168,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced | | 15 ASHBROOK CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8UL | £165,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced | | 49 CHAFFINCH DRIVE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8UE | £150,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced | | 51 LARK RISE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8SZ | £137,950 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced | | 7 ROBIN CLOSE, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8TP | £145,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 43 BALANCE HILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BS | £165,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 22 WESTHILL, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 8BN | £146,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £167,797 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £185,784 (17 Terraced, ST14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Staffordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £766/mo - **Realistic:** £851/mo - **Optimistic:** £936/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastern Staffordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Smithfield Road, ST14 | £820/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £820/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,000 *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 £820/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-6/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1% *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:** £3,443/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.8% - **10y growth:** -23.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Staffordshire; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 20.7% - **10y growth (index):** 46% ## 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)