What kind of home is 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ last sold for £145,000 in May 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and May 2010, 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ rose from £50,000 to £145,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST8 7LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ 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.

Which area is 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ in?

17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ sits in Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST8 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

Police records around 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ 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.

What schools are near 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

The closest primary school to 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is Moor First School (632m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodhouse Academy (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is Farmside Lane, 287m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Highland Close, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Highland Close

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

17 Highland Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Biddulph Moor, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 7LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since May 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 sits 69% above the 2010 sale of £145,000.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Highland Close, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Highland Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£145,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2010Most recent
£145,000
+190.0%over 11 years
18 May 1998
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST8 7LJ: £220,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in ST8 7LJ

On the street

Versus other Highland Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Highland Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,747

Street avg £2,237

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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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.

£276k

1 Cottage Lane, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7NF

3 bed

£287k

1 Barmouth Close, Knypersley

ST8 7XN

3 bed2 bath

£207k

1 Coronation Avenue, Knypersley

ST8 7AJ

3 bed2 bath

£301k

1 Cedar Grove, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7PB

3 bed

£304k

1 Clyde Avenue, Biddulph

ST8 7HD

3 bed1 bath

£306k

1 Alders Road, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7LT

3 bed2 bath

£379k

1 Conway Road, Knypersley

ST8 7AL

3 bed1 bath

£393k

1 Cherry Tree Lane, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7PA

3 bed2 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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Farmside Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Moor First School. 9 schools nearby.

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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 7LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST8 7LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Highland Close, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.