What type of property is 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP?

31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP last change hands?

31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP last sold for £276,500 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in January 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2021 and January 2024, 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP rose from £172,500 to £276,500, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +17.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP?

31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP?

31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP located?

31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP sits in Harriseahead, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST7 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP 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 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP?

The closest primary school to 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP is Thursfield Primary School (184m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kidsgrove Secondary School (1.8km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP?

The closest bus stop to 31 Laurel Drive, ST7 4LP is Chapel Lane, 387m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Laurel Drive, Harriseahead, Stoke On Trent, ST7 4LP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Laurel Drive

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

31 Laurel Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Harriseahead, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST7 4LP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2020. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 is 11.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 77.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £276,500.

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
GarageYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2020

Heating System

Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Laurel Drive, Harriseahead, Stoke On Trent, ST7 4LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Laurel 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.

31 Laurel Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£276,500

Growth on file: 17.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

5 January 2024Most recent
£276,500
+60.3%over 2 years
22 January 2021
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST7 4LP: £284,950 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ST7 4LP

On the street

Versus other Laurel Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 31 Laurel Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,127

Street avg £2,542

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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.

£259k

1 Aspen Close, Harriseahead

ST7 4HD

3 bed1 bath

£236k

1 Birches Way, Kidsgrove

ST7 4XU

3 bed

£226k

1 Agora Gardens, Newchapel

ST7 4QE

3 bed2 bath

£216k

1 Beeston View, Kidsgrove

ST7 4TB

3 bed

£334k

1 Burnwood Grove, Kidsgrove

ST7 4XY

4 bed

£373k

1 Ash View, Kidsgrove

ST7 4XT

4 bed2 bath

£188k

1 Brieryhurst Road, Kidsgrove

ST7 4RZ

2 bed1 bath

£183k

1 Chapel Street, Mow Cop

ST7 4NP

2 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Thursfield Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST7 4LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST7 4LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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