# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST4 5DJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 KIRKLAND LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 5DJ | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 142 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/11/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £721/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/1134-5729-5409-0949-3292) ## Description If searching for a home has felt a bit like navigating the tangled love stories of Love Actually, then prepare for the finale, because here at JDP we believe that love actually is all around, and it begins right here on Kirkland Lane with this bright and fresh four-bedroom detached home, sitting in one of the highest points in Penkhull. The interiors of this home boast an expansive living room with glazed sliding doors leading to the garden and an easy flow leading into the dining room, creating the perfect entertaining space for all to enjoy. The kitchen has been beautifully updated to offer sleek L-shaped beige cabinetry, room for appliances and a separate utility room that’s perfect for storing essentials. Off the living room sits a versatile space that could be perfect for a study, a playroom for little ones, a gym, or even a games room for friends. Completing downstairs is a storage space, W/C, and entry into the store at the front of the home. Upstairs is home to four generously sized bedrooms, including a master with its very own en-suite shower room, plus a family bathroom with a bath, separate shower, sink, and W/C. This home presents versatility, with the boarded loft space offering its own loft ladder that has the potential to add a further two double bedrooms or your very own master suite with an en-suite and dressing room (STNPP). The West-facing rear garden awaits with patio seating space and a lush grass lawn and is the ideal spot for soaking up the evening sun. To the front, a brick-walled boundary protects this home's privacy, while the driveway offers ample off-road parking. **Location** Penkhull offers a range of nearby amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, pubs, and close access to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. **Newcastle-under-Lyme** is a vibrant and historic market town, situated adjacent to **Stoke-on-Trent**, the town benefits from excellent transport links via the **A34**, **A500**, and nearby **M6 motorway**, as well as convenient rail connections through Stoke station, making it an attractive base for both commuters and families. A lively **town centre** is home to a mix of independent shops, cafés, and high-street brands, complemented by regular **markets** and a strong sense of community. The area offers a variety of leisure and cultural amenities, including the popular **New Vic Theatre**, the **Brampton Museum**, and several green spaces such as **Brampton Park** and the nearby **Apedale Country Park**. **The Royal Stoke University Hospital is located in Newcastle**, and is one of the largest and most advanced teaching hospitals in the region. Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to several highly regarded state and independent **primary and secondary schools**, as well as **Newcastle-under-Lyme College. ** The town also lies close to **Keele University**, an internationally recognised institution known for its high-quality teaching, research excellence, and beautiful campus. **Newcastle-under-Lyme** offers an appealing and well-connected environment for residents, students, and visitors alike. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 GARDEN STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5DY | £400,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 201 QUEENS ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LF | £305,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached | | 64 NEWCASTLE LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5DR | £190,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | 17 TRENT VALLEY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5JB | £215,000 | 16/07/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 KIRKLAND LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5DJ | £525,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 354 PRINCES ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7JR | £260,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 30 ST THOMAS PLACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LB | £230,500 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £525,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £266,750 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £315,800 (25 Detached, ST4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +34.6% ## 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):** £798/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Princes Road, ST4 | £1,200/mo | 4 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | [Oriel Street, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/dfc02c0) | £1,150/mo | 4 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Linley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d097e73) | £1,495/mo | 4 | 0.82 miles | Rightmove | | [Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39149e1) | £625/mo | — | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7GF](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1744fd9) | £675/mo | — | 0.9 miles | Rightmove | | [Kennington Oval, Trentham Lakes, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/329639a) | £1,395/mo | 4 | 2.34 miles | Rightmove | | [Wymondley Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9e4ce6d) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 2.73 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,184/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-619/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6% *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:** £2,993/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.3% - **10y growth:** 41.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 23.3% - **10y growth (index):** 57.2% ## 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)