DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Moorlands runs from the edge of Stoke-on-Trent up into the Peak District, with Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle as its towns. Leek has Victorian terraces and converted silk mills, while the hill villages have stone cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions, many off the gas grid. Private renting is low, at about one in eight households, and few properties need an HMO licence. Affordability worsened sharply between 2019 and 2024.
Homes sold in Staffordshire Moorlands in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 317 | £365,994 |
| Semi-detached | 317 | £223,722 |
| Terraced | 216 | £164,578 |
| Other | 42 | £563,720 |
| Flat or maisonette | 35 | £148,299 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Staffordshire Moorlands check-in
- Stone cottages and farmhouses in the Peak District villages: photograph walls inside for damp, window reveals, chimney breasts and the condition of any wood burner.
- Homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- Upland homes exposed to winter weather: check gutters, roof slates, outside pipes and any frost damage, and note any snow and ice arrangements for access.
- Victorian terraces and converted mills in Leek: record the back yard, rear gate, large mill windows and any condensation marks.
- Homes near the Caldon Canal and the Churnet: check ground floors and gardens for damp or signs of past flooding.
Do it yourself in Staffordshire Moorlands
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Staffordshire Moorlands
LeekBiddulphCheadleWerringtonCheddletonKingsleyAltonEndonLongnor and the Staffordshire Peak
Letting in Staffordshire Moorlands
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Staffordshire Moorlands
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Staffordshire Moorlands postcode.
Inventories in Staffordshire Moorlands: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Staffordshire Moorlands?
£732 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 7.6% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Staffordshire Moorlands postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only for HMOs let to five or more people from more than one household who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen (the national mandatory scheme). Fees: £450 for a five-year HMO licence, £350 for a later application (council page; may be out of date) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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