What type of property is 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ records anthracite as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

5 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.

Where is 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What is the nearest station to 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Highland Close, ST8 7LJ is Farmside Lane, 287m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Highland Close

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

5 Highland Close is a semi-detached house in Biddulph Moor, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 7LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on anthracite. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

5 Highland Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Highland Close, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Highland Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 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.

5 Highland Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

£207k

1 Coronation Avenue, Knypersley

ST8 7AJ

3 bed2 bath

£231k

1 Beech Close, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7NZ

£197k

1 Appleton Close, Biddulph

ST8 7BF

£250k

1 Bollin Grove, Biddulph

ST8 7EZ

£190k

1 Carriage Drive, Biddulph

ST8 7DX

2 bed

£271k

1 Broomfields, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7JH

£276k

1 Cottage Lane, Biddulph Moor

ST8 7NF

3 bed

£287k

1 Barmouth Close, Knypersley

ST8 7XN

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

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