How energy efficient is 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

The current EPC rating for 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU use?

The latest EPC at 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU 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.

Which area is 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU in?

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

How safe is the area around 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

Police records around 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU show an average of 17 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

The closest primary school to 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU is Newstead Primary Academy (1.0km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU?

The closest bus stop to 71 Flaxman Close, ST12 9BU is Wedgwood Lane, 276m away. The nearest bus option is Ivyhouse Drive, 278m away.

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71 Flaxman Close, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, ST12 9BU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 71 Flaxman Close

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

71 Flaxman Close is an end-of-terrace house in Barlaston, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST12 9BU). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 73 m² this is the 16th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–202 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to A across 35 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Dec 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71 Flaxman Close, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, ST12 9BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

71 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.

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

Current estimate

£126,000

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 9BU: £180,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ST12 9BU

On the street

Versus other Flaxman Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 71 Flaxman Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 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.

£140k

1 Beechcroft, Barlaston

ST12 9AW

£201k

1 Brookhouse Drive, Barlaston

ST12 9EH

£204k

1 Bell Lane, Barlaston

ST12 9BG

£205k

1 Flaxman Close, Barlaston

ST12 9BD

£215k

1 Barlaston Mews, Wedgwood Lane, Barlaston

ST12 9BJ

3 bed2 bath

£250k

1 Etruscan Walk, Barlaston

ST12 9BW

3 bed

£255k

1 Cranwood Road, Tittensor

ST12 9JE

3 bed1 bath

£262k

1 Apsley Grove, Tittensor

ST12 9JF

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

17/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 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 9BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST12 9BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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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