# 4 bedroom town house for sale (ST7 8DE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 CHURCH STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, AUDLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 8DE | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 128 m² | | Last sold | £183,000 Feb 2008 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 31/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,596/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,925 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - E (£25) - G (£350 - £450) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9390-2659-9490-2604-6201) ## Description Positioned along the ever-popular Church Street in the heart of **Audley Parish**, this substantial three-storey, four-bedroom mature townhouse is a rare gem — seamlessly blending captivating period architecture with modern-day comfort. Beautifully maintained and immaculately presented throughout, this home requires no work whatsoever and is truly move-in ready. Upon entering, you are welcomed by an impressive, oversized lounge that is a standout feature. A superb space flooded with natural light, perfect for both relaxed evenings and larger social gatherings. High ceilings and original internal doors enhance the character, creating a warm yet elegant atmosphere. To the rear, the heart of the home awaits — a stylish **modern kitchen/diner** thoughtfully designed for contemporary living. Offering ample workspace, quality fittings, and plenty of room for family dining and entertaining, this space effortlessly combines practicality and style. A **separate utility room** provides additional storage and laundry space, keeping the main kitchen clutter-free, while the **convenient ground floor WC** adds further practicality for family and guests alike. The **cellar offers valuable extra storage** and future potential. Arranged over the upper floors, the property boasts **four exceptionally well-proportioned** bedrooms. Each room enjoys an abundance of natural light, charming outlooks, and versatile space for growing families, guest accommodation, or home office use. The **large Victorian family bathroom** is a true showpiece — rich in character and showcasing original features that pay homage to the home’s heritage. Spacious and elegant, it provides both comfort and timeless style rarely found in modern homes. One of the property’s most enchanting aspects is its setting. Enjoy **picturesque views** towards the **historic church** and **surrounding meadow flowers**, with the gentle sound of church bells adding to the peaceful village charm. The rear garden is a true sun trap — benefiting from sunlight throughout the day and well into the evening. It offers the perfect setting for summer BBQs, alfresco dining, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding in complete privacy. We don’t anticipate this being on the market for long, so pick up the phone and call Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents today to secure your viewing!   **ROOM DETAILS ** **** ******INTERIOR** **** ******GROUND FLOOR** **** ****Storm Porch Open Plan Family Area – Double glazed window, wooden door, herringbone wood flooring, open fireplace, radiator and column radiator. Kitchen – Single glazed window. Fitted base and wall unts with wooden work surfaces. Space for gas range cooker and integrated cooker hood. Herringbone wooden flooring and radiator. Utility Room – Two double glazed windows, single glazed single wooden door, base units with wooden work surfaces, tiled splashback and Belfast sink. Space fridge/freezer, washing machine. Minton tiled flooring, boiler cupboard and radiator. WC – Double glazed window. LLWC, Minton tiled flooring and part tiled walls.  Cellar ** ** **FIRST FLOOR** **** ****Landing – Single glazed widow, under stair storage and radiator. Bedroom One – Single glazed window, fitted wardrobes, feature fireplace, plush carpeting and radiator. Bedroom Four – Single glaze window, plush carpeting and radiator. Bathroom – Single glazed window, LLWC, hand wash basin, bath with overhead shower. Laminate wood flooring, feature fireplace, extractor fan, storage and towel warming rail. ** ** **SECOND FLOOR** **** ****Bedroom Three – Single glazed window, wooden flooring, feature fireplace and radiator. Bedroom Four – Double glazed Velux window, eaves storage, wooden flooring and radiator. ** ** **EXTERIOR** **** ****Rear – Pebbled seating area with gated access to paved steps stones leading to lawn area and decking seating areas. Mature shrubbery and shared gated access to bin entry.  **MATERIAL INFORMATION** **** ****Loft: Boiler: Combination   **PART B – Required if applicable** **** ****Restrictions/ Charges/ Obligations: None known Mobile Signal & Broadband: Reliable coverage, currently provided by 3 and Sky respectively.   **PART C  - Disclosure of Issues** **** ****Building Safety/ Structure: No known issues    -  Artex present: No known issues Planning/ Development Nearby: No known issues Property accessibility and adaptations: None         - Step free access: Yes Coalfields/Mining Activity: No known issues **Roof type: Slate tiles.** **Mobile signal/coverage: Good.** **Flooded in the last 5 years: No.** **Building Safety: None of the above.** **Construction materials used: Brick and block.** **Water source: Direct mains water.** **Electricity source: National Grid.** **Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic.** **Heating Supply: Central heating (gas).** **Broadband internet type: FTTP (fibre to the premises).** **Does the property have required access (easements, servitudes, or wayleaves)? No.** **Do any public rights of way affect your your property or its grounds? No.** **Parking Availability: No.** ## Property Photos - ![Mature Four Bedroom Town House with Captivating O](/listings/photos/173107694/654200) - Mature Four Bedroom Town House with Captivating O - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654201) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654202) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654203) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654204) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654205) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654206) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654207) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654208) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654209) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654210) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654211) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654212) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654213) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654214) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654215) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654216) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654217) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654218) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654219) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654220) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654221) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654222) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654223) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654224) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654225) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654226) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654227) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654228) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654229) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654230) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654231) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654232) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654233) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654235) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654236) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654238) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654240) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654242) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654244) - Gallery - ![Gallery](/listings/photos/173107694/654246) - Gallery ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/173107694/654248) - Floor Plan - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/173107694/654250) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/173107694/654253) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE | £183,000 | 22/02/2008 | Terraced | | 12 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE | £18,000 | 09/05/1997 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 WILBRAHAMS WALK, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8HL | £176,000 | 29/01/2026 | Terraced | | 9 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE | £160,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 34 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £186,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced | | 53 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £145,000 | 28/03/2024 | Terraced | | 108 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EE | £125,000 | 22/03/2024 | Terraced | | 39 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £90,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | | 9 HILL TERRACE, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DD | £173,500 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced | | 28 BARLEYFIELDS, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ED | £130,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced | | 14 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE | £100,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced | | 57 CHESTER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JD | £115,000 | 23/05/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 9 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE | £119,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 40 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE | £129,950 | 25/11/2022 | Other | | 16 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE | £142,000 | 17/11/2022 | Terraced | | 4 WILBRAHAMS WALK, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8HL | £125,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced | | 9 DEAN HOLLOW, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JE | £145,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced | | 151 OLD ROAD, BIGNALL END, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8QH | £143,000 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced | | 22 BARLEYFIELDS, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8ED | £120,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8DE | £110,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced | | 1 VERNON AVENUE, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EF | £200,000 | 21/10/2021 | Terraced | | 100 CHURCH STREET, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8EE | £145,000 | 27/09/2021 | Terraced | | 23 ALSAGER ROAD, AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 8JG | £106,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £119,650 (3 sales) **Area average:** £140,361 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £154,009 (52 Terraced, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +75.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £826/mo - **Optimistic:** £909/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Westfield Avenue, ST7 | £895/mo | 4 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | [Ravens Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/030cbd0) | £1,000/mo | 4 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Ravens Lane, ST7 | £995/mo | 4 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £963/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500 *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 £995/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-193/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -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:** £2,109/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.7% - **10y growth:** 42.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 59.1% ## 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)