# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST13 5BE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 5BE | | Price | £249,995 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 74 m² | | Last sold | £245,000 Jul 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/02/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £810/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,565 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£40) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8502-3774-4229-4927-4263) ## Description The Property Purplebricks estate agents are delighted to market for sale this detached two bedroom individually built bungalow situated in a popular location within Leek with open views to the front and having the added benefit of being in easy reach of local amenities. The property would make an ideal retirement home and has an open plan ambiance with the living room, kitchen and dining area. The bedrooms are both comfortable doubles and the gardens to the rear are spacious and private. Plenty of parking to the front with the sweeping drive as well as a garage. Front Garden Sweeping drive in front of the property and leading to the front of the garage with steps leading to a raised terrace area with the rest of the front garden being mainly mature shrubs and earth dug borders with hard standing path to the side elevation, outside courtesy lights. Entrance Porch Smooth plain ceiling, fully tiled flooring throughout and internal door to the entrance hall. Entrance Hall Coved ceiling with storage hatch through to the loft, single panelled radiator, fully carpeted throughout, airing cupboard, telephone point. Bedroom Two 10'4" x 9'2" Smooth plain ceiling with exposed wooden beam and double glazed bow window to the front elevation, single and double panelled radiator, fully carpeted throughout. Master Bedroom 13'8" x 9'8" Coved ceiling with double glazed window to the front elevation, double panelled radiator, fully carpeted throughout, fitted wardrobes. Bathroom 8'2" x 6'6" Textured ceiling with a double glazed obscure window to the side elevation, panelled bath unit with tiled splash back surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, double panelled radiator, separate shower cubicle, fully wall tiled throughout Living Room 19'8" x 12'9" max Coved ceiling with a double glazed window to the rear elevation, single and double panelled radiators, fully carpeted throughout, feature electric fire place with wooden mantle and tiled base, television point,telephone point. Dining Area 10'4" x 7'8" Smooth plain ceiling with exposed wooden beam and double glazed sliding doors through to the conservatory, double panelled radiator, fully carpeted throughout. Open access through to the kitchen. Kitchen 11'5" x 8'2" Smooth plain ceiling with inset spot lights and exposed wooden beam and double glazed window to the side elevation. There is a range of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with wooden roll top work surfaces with stainless steel twin bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer taps over and tiled splash back surround, space for cooker, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, floor mounted boiler, telephone point. Conservatory Upvc construction with a pitched double glazed ceiling with double glazed windows and doors to the rear garden. Rear Garden The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature shrubs, earth dug borders and timber fencing, raised rockery section. There is a raised terrace area adjacent to the rear of the property with a lean to storage area under, a hard standing sweeping path to the rear boundary and side elevations, summer house and access to the rear of the garage, outside water tap. Garage Electric up and over door to the front, power and light and attached workshop. ## Property Photos - ![The Property](/listings/photos/53229397/589350) - The Property - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/53229397/589351) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/53229397/589353) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/53229397/589354) - Bedroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53229397/589356) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53229397/589359) - Rear Garden - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/53229397/589362) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/53229397/589364) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/53229397/589366) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/53229397/589369) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/53229397/589371) - Bathroom - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/53229397/589373) - Kitchen - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53229397/589378) - Rear Garden - ![Front View](/listings/photos/53229397/589382) - Front View - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53229397/589385) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53229397/589389) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/53229397/589393) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/53229397/589396) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BE | £245,000 | 01/07/2016 | 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 THORNFIELD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BP | £328,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached | | 7 DEEBANK HEIGHTS, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6DQ | £497,500 | 03/02/2025 | Detached | | 19 MOORLAND ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BN | £328,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 52 KNIVEDEN LANE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BE | £400,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached | | 9 THORNFIELD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BP | £325,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 DEEBANK HEIGHTS, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6DQ | £390,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 THORNFIELD AVENUE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BP | £265,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 2 DEEBANK HEIGHTS, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6DQ | £350,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached | | 2 SHARRON DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BT | £240,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 46 MOORLAND ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BW | £305,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached | | THE CROFT, 1 MOORLAND ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BN | £275,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 3 DEEBANK HEIGHTS, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6DQ | £375,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | | 129 ASHBOURNE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5BL | £275,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £400,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £329,458 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £361,318 (33 Detached, ST13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -30.8% ## 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 Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,378/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.4% - **10y growth:** 44.8% ## 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)