72 Defoe Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5RS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £206,937 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2017 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,937, representing a 54.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £206,937 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Defoe Drive
  • 2.7% lower than the average in the ST3 5RS postcode area
  • and 14.5% higher than the average price for Stoke-On-Trent as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£206,937
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Defoe Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to ST3 5RS

21 st / 29
Price Rank
3% lower than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
5 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ST3 5RS , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£206,937
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
20 Mar 2017
£134,000
Leasehold
+3.9 %
20 Nov 2015
£129,000
Leasehold
+4.9 %
22 Jun 2012
£123,000
Leasehold
+25.5 %
26 May 2010
£98,000
Leasehold
-6.7 %
4 Mar 2005
£105,000
Leasehold
+145.6 %
18 Oct 1996
£42,750
Leasehold
-0.6 %
31 Jul 1996
£43,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2018
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 13 Oct 2017
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 2 May 2014
rooms: 4
size: 723 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 27 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 72 Defoe Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5RS appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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