What type of property is 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF last change hands?

32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF last sold for £189,950 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,000 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and August 2019, 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF rose from £153,000 to £189,950, a change of £36,950. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

The current EPC rating for 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST8 6SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF had any planning applications?

32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF has council approval for side and rear extension granted in November 2018 under ref. SMD/2018/0637. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF is in council tax band C.

Where is 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF located?

32 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 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

Police records around 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF 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.

Which schools serve 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

The closest primary school to 32 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.

What is the nearest station to 32 Essex Drive, ST8 6SF?

The closest bus stop to 32 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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32 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 32 Essex Drive

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

32 Essex Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Gillow Heath, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 6SF). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 92 m² it's 16.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 15 EPCs). Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 is 43.7% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £189,950 in August 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Notable viewsYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Feb 2014

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Essex Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 32 Essex Drive, Gillow Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST8 6SF

1decisions1extensions13documents

Nov 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey front extension and first floor rear extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
SMD/2018/0637
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£189,950

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2019Most recent
£189,950
+24.2%over 5 years
6 April 2014
£153,000

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

Nearby sales in ST8 6SF

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.

On epc rating, 32 Essex Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,065

Street avg £2,531

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Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 84 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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.

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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.

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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

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