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8 HILL CROFT

STAFFORD, HIXON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0QN

2 beds 226 sq ft Listed 19 Jan 2006 (-7464d)

£199,950

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST18 0QN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 HILL CROFT, STAFFORD, HIXON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0QN |
| Price | £199,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 21 m² |
| Last sold | £198,000 Aug 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 01/05/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,650

### Recommendations
- W (£800  -  £1,200)
- G (£350  -  £450)
- I (£2,200  -  £3,000)
- T2 (£900)
- N (£4,000  -  £6,000)
- V (£1,500  -  £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8787-7525-0700-6782-5902)

## Description

Being deceptively spacious and extremely well presented this detached bungalow is situated on this attractive plot within this pleasant cul-de-sac. The property is located in this popular village and has two bedrooms with two ensuites. There is a good size lounge, a superb impressive restyled kitchen, gas central heating and double glazing. A garage and driveway provide off road parking and early viewing is recommended. AB V1 9/1/2006

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/10734089/741714)

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10986756
- **Address:** 8 Hill Croft, Hixon, ST18 0QN
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/05/2015
- **Work Completed:** 05/05/2015
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5623445
- **Address:** 8 Hill Croft, Hixon, ST18 0QN
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/04/2008
- **Work Completed:** 09/04/2008
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN | £198,000 | 10/08/2006 | Detached |
| 8 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN | £170,500 | 12/02/2003 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY | £272,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 8 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB | £330,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH | £324,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached |
| 9 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH | £330,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 22 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD | £300,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| FORTYWINKS FEATHERBED LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QS | £370,000 | 15/06/2023 | Detached |
| GOWER HOUSE MARTINS WAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PW | £368,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 1 RIDGEWAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NZ | £210,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY | £236,500 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 6 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY | £232,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD | £365,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| LAUNDRY COTTAGE SMITHY LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PP | £350,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 41 ELIZABETH GARDENS, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QX | £395,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| CHESTALL HOUSE LEGGE LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NU | £430,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH | £347,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BATH LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FG | £525,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB | £332,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached |
| 1 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH | £350,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 38 MEADOW GLADE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NT | £255,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| 2 VINE CLOSE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FE | £340,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN | £220,500 | 12/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN | £233,000 | 06/07/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £226,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £333,075 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £509,354 (45 Detached, ST18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £802/mo
- **Realistic:** £891/mo
- **Optimistic:** £980/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £9,521/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 30.1%
- **10y growth:** 77.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

21 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£198,000 Aug 2006

Price per m²

£9,521/m²

Local average

£509,354 (-60.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,851 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
Deceptively Spacious
Well Presented
Two Bedrooms
Two Ensuites
Impressive Kitchen
Attractive Plot
Highly Recommended

Description

Listed by

Stafford

D B Roberts & Partners

Reference: 10734089

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 01/05/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/05/2013

Expiry date: 01/05/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,650

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10986756

Property Details

Street: 8 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/05/2015

Work Completed: 05/05/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5623445

Property Details

Street: 8 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 28/04/2008

Work Completed: 09/04/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

16% since 2003

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/08/2006 (19 years ago)	£198,000	+16.1%
Sold	12/02/2003 (23 years ago)	£170,500	—

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
4 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY	£272,000	28/11/2025	Detached
8 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB	£330,000	21/11/2025	Detached
5 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH	£324,000	29/11/2023	Detached
9 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH	£330,000	19/10/2023	Detached
22 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD	£300,000	29/09/2023	Detached
FORTYWINKS FEATHERBED LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QS	£370,000	15/06/2023	Detached
GOWER HOUSE MARTINS WAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PW	£368,000	16/12/2022	Detached
1 RIDGEWAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NZ	£210,000	11/11/2022	Detached
3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY	£236,500	31/10/2022	Detached
6 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY	£232,000	17/10/2022	Detached
8 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD	£365,000	03/10/2022	Detached
LAUNDRY COTTAGE SMITHY LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PP	£350,000	09/09/2022	Detached
41 ELIZABETH GARDENS, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QX	£395,000	12/08/2022	Detached
CHESTALL HOUSE LEGGE LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NU	£430,000	05/08/2022	Detached
11 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH	£347,000	30/06/2022	Detached
3 BATH LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FG	£525,000	14/04/2022	Detached
4 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB	£332,000	13/04/2022	Detached
1 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH	£350,000	01/04/2022	Detached
38 MEADOW GLADE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NT	£255,000	30/03/2022	Detached
2 VINE CLOSE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FE	£340,000	30/11/2021	Detached
Same street 3 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN	£220,500	12/08/2021	Detached
Same street 6 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN	£233,000	06/07/2021	Detached

Street average: £226,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £333,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 30.1%

10y growth 77.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 25.5%

10y (index) 50.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £802/mo

Realistic £891/mo

Optimistic £980/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST18 0QN

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Post Office	0.1 miles
Train station	Chartley Halt	1.3 miles
Train station	Amerton Station	1.3 miles
Shop	The Haywoods Hair Studio	2.8 miles
Shop	Londis	3.3 miles
University	Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site	3.3 miles
Hospital	St George's Hospital	4.9 miles
Hospital	Rowley Hall Hospital	5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Public order	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	8

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2014
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 2 Jul 2014
St John's Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022
Anson CofE Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2023
Colwich CofE Primary School	Primary	2.9 miles	Good — 26 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,375

Target investor price (1%) £89,100

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).