What type of property is 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN last change hands?

159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN last sold for £250,000 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in September 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

Across 2 sales between September 2016 and January 2026, 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN rose from £85,000 to £250,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN have?

The current EPC rating for 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN heated?

The latest EPC at 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN 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 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN located?

159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN sits in Brindley Ford, Stoke-on-trent, Stoke On Trent. It falls within the ST8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

Police records around 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN 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 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

The closest primary school to 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN is Packmoor Ormiston Academy (505m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Horizon Academy (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN?

The closest bus stop to 159 Bull Lane, ST8 7QN is Working Mens Club, 656m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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159 Bull Lane, Brindley Ford, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7QN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 159 Bull Lane

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

159 Bull Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brindley Ford, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke On Trent (ST8 7QN). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Period features are noted in the property record.

A recent sale: £250,000 in January 2026. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£230/sq ft) was about 99.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Period featuresYes

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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)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromF36toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%81%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 159 Bull Lane, Brindley Ford, Stoke On Trent, ST8 7QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

159 Bull 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.

159 Bull Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2016.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£250,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£250,000
+194.1%over 9 years
29 September 2016
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST8 7QN: £150,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ST8 7QN

On the street

Versus other Bull Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 159 Bull Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,475

Street avg £1,442

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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.

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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.

Full Stoke On Trent report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

101/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Working Mens Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Packmoor Ormiston Academy. 22 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 7QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST8 7QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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