# 2 bedroom flat for sale (ST4 5HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 THISTLEY HOUGH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 5HU | | Price | £120,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 70 m² | | Last sold | £50,000 Feb 2003 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £563/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,050 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0499-3060-8204-7896-7200) ## Description **No Upward Chain** New to the market in the popular village of Penkhull with an open aspect to the front and ideally placed close to local amenities, Royal Stoke Hospital, schools and commuting links. This immaculately presented light and airy first floor flat would make an ideal first time, downsize or investment purchase with neutral decor, updated carpets, shower room and recently updated GCH boiler. The first floor accommodation is accessed via a private staircase opening into a hall area with doors to all rooms. There are two double bedrooms one with a fitted range of bedroom furniture and the other with built in wardrobe, a modern family shower room, lounge/diner and fitted kitchen. Externally there is a generous rear garden with a brick built storage area. Early inspection in person is advised- call us now to arrange to view ! Accommodation:  Storm Porch:With uPVC door to the front leading through to a hallway with built in storage and stairs to the accommodation Living Room: With feature fire and surround, uPVC double glazed windows to the front  Fitted Kitchen: With a range of base and wall units, worktops, one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, wall mounted GCH boiler, space for freestanding appliances, uPVC double glazed window to the front, pantry Family Shower Room: With double walk in shower cubicle, inset wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and vanity storage under, WC, chrome towel radiator, uPVC double glazed frosted window  Two Double Bedrooms: One with a built range of bedroom furniture and the other with built in wardrobe, both with uPVC double glazed windows  Externally: Generous gated rear garden with lawn, brick built storage/bin area  EPC Asset Rating: C Viewings: Please contact Belvoir Stone office  Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase. **Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is leasehold with apx 74 years remaining on the lease ** EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold, Planning permissions: not known Mobile signal information: usual providers ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97616) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97620) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97621) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97622) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97625) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97626) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97628) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97630) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97632) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97634) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97636) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97638) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97640) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173866664/97642) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173866664/97644) - Floorplan - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173866664/116234) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/173866664/116235) - EPC Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 THISTLEY HOUGH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5HU | £50,000 | 25/02/2003 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 BARNFIELD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5JF | £114,000 | 30/11/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 14 THISTLEY HOUGH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5HU | £120,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat | | 35 BARNFIELD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5JF | £105,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat | | 7 LOWNDES CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5JG | £117,500 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | 40 WAIN DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5LY | £93,000 | 13/07/2022 | Flat | | 130 WAIN DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5LZ | £90,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 16 THISTLEY HOUGH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5HU | £117,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | | 37 BARNFIELD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5JF | £105,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £118,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £104,083 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £88,577 (13 Flat, ST4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +35.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £638/mo - **Realistic:** £709/mo - **Optimistic:** £780/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Lowndes Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cc34499) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Lane, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e474dc7) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Penkville Street, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/08bd883) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Shelburne Street West End Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ed6b0e2) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Penkville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/de80bf3) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1bb7798) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Archers Walk, Trent Vale, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2672d16) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Archers Walk, Trent Vale, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/48bcc4a) | £975/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Frank Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d6a8ed1) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c2069b8) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Hartshill, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1757133) | £800/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Alastair Road, Oakhill, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8727ff9) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove | | [Grosvenor Avenue, Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2bc5035) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | Rightmove | | [Westland Street, Penkhull, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6ef42a7) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Fletcher Road, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f7b6ff6) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove | | [Victoria House, Scholars Court, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e4f5db5) | £825/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | Rightmove | | [Campbell Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/89298f5) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Birks Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8569bff) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Oxford Street, Penkhull, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2d5db37) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.69 miles | Rightmove | | [Quarry Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/11c0e0f) | £800/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £789/mo (63 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.66% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £79,500 *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 £795/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £218/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5% *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:** £1,714/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.3% - **10y growth:** 71.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 13.5% - **10y growth (index):** 43.3% ## 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)