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

1 planning record

Estimated value

£410,000

  • Since the 2017 sale (£295,000)+39%
  • Against ST8 6SF's recent median (£193,000)+112%

Newest record on this page: August 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£410,000

  • Against its 2017 sale (£295,000)+39%
  • Against ST8 6SF's recent median (£193,000)+112%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 16 Essex Drive is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ST8 6SF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    130 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017

  • Recent sales in ST8 6SF

    5 sales, median £193,000 (2026–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Essex Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 May 2017Most recent

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST8 6SF: £193,000 (2026–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 16 Essex Drive

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

16 Essex Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Gillow Heath, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 6SF). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £410,000 is 39% above the 2017 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromE41toC72
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
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Essex Drive has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 16 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF

1decisions1extensions
  1. Feb 2001
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Conservatory

    Extension
    Reference
    SMD/2000/1184
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Essex Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Essex Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,269

Street avg £2,515

On par

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.
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Crime

101/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Woodhouse AcademySecondary636m
  • Kingsfield First SchoolPrimary1.0km
  • Oxhey First SchoolPrimary1.0km
  • Our Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyPrimary1.6km

Nearest stops

  • Ivy House RoadBus stop172m
  • Holly Tree DriveBus stop274m
  • Grange CourtBus stop290m
  • Brook GardensBus stop294m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences614 reports43%
  • Anti-social Behaviour284 reports20%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson141 reports10%
  • Public Order109 reports8%

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A Local Area 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 ST8 6SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST8 6SF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST8 6SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Essex Drive is modelled from its 130 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ST8 6SF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 16 Essex Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16 Essex Drive was lodged in August 2026 at band C and is valid until August 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 16 Essex Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ST8 6SF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
16 Essex Drive is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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