What type of property is 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD?

8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2025 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD?

8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD?

8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD 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 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD located?

8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD sits in Barlaston, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST12 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Which schools serve 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD?

The closest primary school to 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD is Newstead Primary Academy (1.0km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (2.0km).

What transport links are near 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BD is Wedgwood Lane, 210m away. The nearest bus option is Ivyhouse Drive, 213m away.

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8 Flaxman Close, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, ST12 9BD

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Flaxman Close

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

8 Flaxman Close is a semi-detached house in Barlaston, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST12 9BD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2025 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

8 Flaxman Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2025

EPC improved fromD68toB85

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Flaxman Close, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, ST12 9BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Flaxman 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 Flaxman Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST12 9BD: £218,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ST12 9BD

On the street

Versus other Flaxman Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Flaxman Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

85 (B)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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.

£212k

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ST12 9BJ

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£206k

1 Flaxman Close, Barlaston

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1 Bell Lane, Barlaston

ST12 9BG

£250k

1 Etruscan Walk, Barlaston

ST12 9BW

3 bed

£251k

1 Cranwood Road, Tittensor

ST12 9JE

3 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Apsley Grove, Tittensor

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£259k

1 Ash Grove, Barlaston

ST12 9ED

£300k

1 Chapel Court, Barlaston

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wedgwood Lane — bus station.

Closest school

1.0 km

Newstead Primary Academy. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST12 9BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST12 9BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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