What kind of home is 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW last sold for £302,684 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft). That makes it about 178% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST8 6RW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW in?

2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW sits in Gillow Heath, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST8 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

Police records around 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW show an average of 101 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

The closest primary school to 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW is Kingsfield First School (969m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodhouse Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Washington Close, ST8 6RW is Well Lane, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Washington Close, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6RW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Washington Close

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

2 Washington Close is a detached house in Gillow Heath, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 6RW). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 128 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 39 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 is 17% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £302,684.

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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

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Washington Close, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Washington Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Washington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£302,684

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£302,684

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST8 6RW: £207,000 (2024–1995).

Nearby sales in ST8 6RW

On the street

Versus other Washington Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Washington Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,365

Street avg £2,623

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 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

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Well Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Kingsfield First School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST8 6RW 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 ST8 6RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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