What type of property is 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF?

1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF sell for?

1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF last sold for £145,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,000 in October 2004, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and November 2012, 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF fell from £162,000 to £145,000, a change of £17,000. That works out to roughly -1.4% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF?

1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF?

1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF located?

1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF sits in Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST8 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF 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 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF?

The closest primary school to 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF is Moor First School (529m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodhouse Academy (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cottage Lane, ST8 7NF is Rose & Crown PH, 283m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cottage Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7NF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cottage Lane

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

1 Cottage Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Biddulph Moor, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 7NF). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 90.3% above the 2012 sale of £145,000. On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from May 2012

EPC improved fromG8toD55

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cottage Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cottage Lane 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.

1 Cottage Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£145,000

Growth on file: -1.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2012Most recent
£145,000
-10.5%over 8 years
28 October 2004
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST8 7NF: £239,500 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in ST8 7NF

On the street

Versus other Cottage Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Cottage Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,495

Street avg £2,527

Below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Above

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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.

£287k

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ST8 7XN

3 bed2 bath

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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

£207k

1 Coronation Avenue, Knypersley

ST8 7AJ

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

£338k

1 Coracle Grove, Knypersley

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4 bed

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

Rose & Crown PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 7NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST8 7NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Cottage Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.