What kind of home is 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE last change hands?

14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE last sold for £155,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The current EPC rating for 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE use?

The latest EPC at 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE 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 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE in?

14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE sits in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST7 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

Police records around 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE 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 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The closest primary school to 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is Dove Bank Primary School (407m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kidsgrove Secondary School (686m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The closest bus stop to 14 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is Somerset Avenue, 205m away. The nearest rail option is Kidsgrove Rail Station, 537m away.

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14 Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1HE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Essex Drive

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

14 Essex Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST7 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £155,000. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 14.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£192/sq ft) was about 163% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD62

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Essex Drive 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.

Latest sale on 14 Essex Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 December 2024Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST7 1HE: £85,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in ST7 1HE

On the street

Versus other Essex Drive homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Essex Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,067

Street avg £985

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Somerset Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Dove Bank Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST7 1HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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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