What type of property is 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH last sold for £139,950 in December 2002, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST1 5GH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH located?

8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH sits in Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

Police records around 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH show an average of 27 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (51% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

The closest primary school to 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is Etruscan Primary School (248m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stoke-on-Trent College (963m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Mere Side Close, ST1 5GH is Humbert Street, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Mere Side Close, Stoke On Trent, ST1 5GH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Mere Side Close

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

8 Mere Side Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stoke On Trent (ST1 5GH). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since December 2002, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 sits 90.1% above the 2002 sale of £139,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 17.6% below the postcode norm. At 130 m² it's 22.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 14 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms4

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC77

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Mere Side Close, Stoke On Trent, ST1 5GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Mere Side Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Mere Side Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£139,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2002Most recent
£139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST1 5GH: £195,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in ST1 5GH

On the street

Versus other Mere Side Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Mere Side Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,077

Street avg £1,550

Strongly below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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.

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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

27/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Humbert Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Etruscan Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST1 5GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST1 5GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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