What kind of home is 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW last change hands?

38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW last sold for £77,500 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

The current EPC rating for 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST7 1DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW use?

The latest EPC at 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW 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 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW in?

38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW sits in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST7 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW in a safe area?

Police records around 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

The closest primary school to 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary (573m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's CofE Academy (204m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW?

The closest bus stop to 38 First Avenue, ST7 1DW is Fifth Avenue, 21m away. The nearest rail option is Kidsgrove Rail Station, 374m away.

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38 First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1DW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 First Avenue

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

38 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST7 1DW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 sits 114.2% above the 2015 sale of £77,500. 11 years since the last transfer (June 2015). At 71 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 27 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Sept 2015from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 First Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£77,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 June 2015Most recent
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST7 1DW: £183,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ST7 1DW

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 First Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,092

Street avg £1,491

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

£177k

1 Bedford Road, Kidsgrove

ST7 1HQ

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Bevan Avenue, Talke Pits

ST7 1QU

3 bed1 bath

£195k

1 Barrie Gardens, Talke

ST7 1PB

3 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Bellringer Place, Talke

ST7 1GJ

3 bed1 bath

£220k

1 Banbury Gardens, Talke

ST7 1LH

3 bed

£222k

1 Bunkers Hill, Talke

ST7 1NZ

3 bed2 bath

£244k

1 Congleton Road, Talke

ST7 1ND

3 bed3 bath

£275k

1 Crown Gardens, Talke

ST7 1XH

3 bed1 bath

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Fifth Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The King's CofE Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST7 1DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST7 1DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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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