What type of property is 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL last change hands?

53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL last sold for £155,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,000 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2000 and December 2024, 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL rose from £39,000 to £155,000, a change of £116,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL have?

The current EPC rating for 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL located?

53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL sits in Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

Police records around 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL 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 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

The closest primary school to 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL is St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy (609m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birches Head Academy (634m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL?

The closest bus stop to 53 Orpheus Grove, ST1 6RL is Birches Head Road, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Orpheus Grove, Stoke On Trent, ST1 6RL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 53 Orpheus Grove

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

53 Orpheus Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Stoke On Trent (ST1 6RL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 51.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £155,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Orpheus Grove, Stoke On Trent, ST1 6RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Orpheus Grove has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

53 Orpheus Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2024Most recent
£155,000
+36.0%over 14 years
8 August 2010
£114,000
+192.3%over 9 years
24 August 2000
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST1 6RL: £155,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in ST1 6RL

On the street

Versus other Orpheus Grove homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Orpheus Grove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,246

Street avg £1,786

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Stoke On Trent report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

456/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birches Head Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST1 6RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST1 6RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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