What type of property is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The current EPC rating for 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST7 1HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

15 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.

Where is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE located?

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

Is 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

Which schools serve 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The closest primary school to 15 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 is the nearest station to 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE?

The closest bus stop to 15 Essex Drive, ST7 1HE is Somerset Avenue, 205m away. The nearest rail option is Kidsgrove Rail Station, 537m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Essex Drive

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

15 Essex Drive is a semi-detached house in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST7 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Essex Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent, ST7 1HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Essex Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£160,000

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 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 floor area, 15 Essex Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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.

£155k

1 Daisy Close, Kidsgrove

ST7 1FE

£154k

1 Covert Gardens, Talke

ST7 1RQ

£152k

1 Coronation Crescent, Kidsgrove

ST7 1DB

£150k

1 Cedar Avenue, Talke

ST7 1LA

£146k

1 Dorchester Close, Kidsgrove

ST7 1HT

£177k

1 Bedford Road, Kidsgrove

ST7 1HQ

3 bed1 bath

£141k

1 Audley Road, Talke Pits

ST7 1UG

2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Bevan Avenue, Talke Pits

ST7 1QU

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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