What type of property is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG last sold for £56,500 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,550 in June 2007, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and June 2014, 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG fell from £65,550 to £56,500, a change of £9,050. That works out to roughly -2.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST1 3SG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG located?

13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG sits in Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST1 postcode district.

Is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG show an average of 456 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

The closest primary school to 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG is Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy (277m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stoke-on-Trent College (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG?

The closest bus stop to 13 Topgate Drive, ST1 3SG is Somerset Road, 191m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 805m away.

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13 Topgate Drive, Stoke On Trent, ST1 3SG

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 13 Topgate Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

13 Topgate Drive is a one-bedroom detached house in Stoke On Trent (ST1 3SG). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. At 32 m² this is the 4th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–121 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 84.1% above the 2014 sale of £56,500. At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (53 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

13 Topgate Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Nov 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Topgate Drive, Stoke On Trent, ST1 3SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Topgate Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

13 Topgate Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£104,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£56,500

Growth on file: -2.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2014Most recent
£56,500
-13.8%over 7 years
20 June 2007
£65,550

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST1 3SG: £63,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ST1 3SG

On the street

Versus other Topgate Drive homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 13 Topgate Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,766

Street avg £1,670

Above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£132k

1 Brunswick Place

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1 Ivory Close

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1 Harding Road

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£109k

1 Egerton Street

ST1 3JH

£116k

1 Crownford Avenue

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1 Cardiff Grove

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Stoke On Trent district page.

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Crime

456/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Somerset Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST1 3SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST1 3SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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