Dorcas Drive
Blurton, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST3, ST3 2DP
£100,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
A
Local average
£173,466 (-42.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,382 of 33,755)
Key features
- Three-bedroom semi-detached house
- Two flexible reception rooms
- Garden with development potential
- Ideal for first-time buyers
- Attractive option for investors
- Scope to modernise to taste
- Close to shops and amenities
- Nearby schools for families
- Good public transport links
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Blurton is well placed for local amenities, with shops, supermarkets and everyday services available in the surrounding area, including nearby Longton and Trentham. Families will find a choice of nearby schools in the locality, making the area convenient for school runs.
Public transport links are accessible, with regular bus services running towards Stoke-on-Trent city centre and neighbouring towns. Longton railway station is within easy reach by car or bus, offering services to Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe, with onward connections to Birmingham and Manchester.
Local parks and green spaces, including Trentham Gardens and Park Hall Country Park, are a short drive away, providing walking routes, play areas and leisure opportunities. The wider area also offers cafés, pubs and high street shopping in nearby centres, making this a well-situated home in a sought-after part of Stoke-on-Trent.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
QLG260037/2
Listed by
Longton
National Home Move - LSL Franchise
Reference: 87553446
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £100,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 BAILEY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 2DJ | £178,000 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 LITTLE CLIFFE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 2DW | £195,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £186,500 (2 sales)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stoke-on-Trent. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stoke-on-Trent.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Dorcas Drive
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Bargain Booze | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Longton | 0.8 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Stoke-on-Trent | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Longton Cottage Hospital | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Harplands Hospital | 2.4 miles |
Street-level crime
No incidents reported for this period. Data for this month may not be available yet from the source.
Within 1 mile during Jan 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebedale School | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 25 Jan 2023 |
| Heron Cross Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 25 Jan 2022 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Jun 2017 |
| The Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 3 Mar 2014 |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | Primary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dorcas Drive, ST3 | £1,700/mo | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whitcliffe Place, ST3 | £1,050/mo | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Central Drive, ST3 | £950/mo | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Oldfield Street, ST4 | £850/mo | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Bolina Grove, ST3 | £2,950/mo | 1.19 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,500/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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