What type of property is 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ last change hands?

1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ last sold for £182,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £43,995 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and March 2024, 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ rose from £43,995 to £182,000, a change of £138,005. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ 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 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ located?

1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ sits in Rocester, Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter. It falls within the ST14 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

Police records around 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ is Dove CofE Academy (707m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The JCB Academy (145m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Close, ST14 5NZ is Abbey Road, 297m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abbey Close, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5NZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Abbey Close

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

1 Abbey Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rocester, Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter (ST14 5NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 139.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £182,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jun 2019

EPC improved fromE53toD55

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Close, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbey Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Abbey Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£182,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£182,000
+21.3%over 4 years
27 November 2019
£150,000
+7.9%over 11 years
7 December 2007
£139,000
+215.9%over 10 years
28 August 1997
£43,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST14 5NZ: £144,000 (2020–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Abbey Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,434

Street avg £2,433

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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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3 bed

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1 Abbey Road, Rocester

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4 bed

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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 Uttoxeter district page.

Full Uttoxeter 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

0.3 km

Abbey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The JCB Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST14 5NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST14 5NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 24 points of interest in total.

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