What council tax band is 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF located?

1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF sits in Gillow Heath, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

Police records around 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

The closest primary school to 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is Kingsfield First School (1.0km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodhouse Academy (636m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is Ivy House Road, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Essex Drive

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

1 Essex Drive is a property in Gillow Heath, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 6SF). It has council tax band B.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 1 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF. The full report also 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.

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 ST8 6SF: £193,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in ST8 6SF

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

1 Akesmore Lane, Gillow Heath

ST8 6RS

£139k

1 Albert Street, Biddulph

ST8 6DT

2 bed2 bath

£177k

1 Banbury Grove, Biddulph

ST8 6AE

£201k

1 Bateman Avenue, Brown Lees

ST8 6TD

3 bed

1 Beaumont Close, Biddulph

ST8 6TE

1 Birch Avenue, Knypersley

ST8 6NY

1 Bluebell Close, Biddulph

ST8 6TJ

2 bed1 bath

£241k

1 Bowmere Close, Biddulph

ST8 6UD

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ivy House Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Woodhouse Academy. 9 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST8 6SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ST8 6SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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