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78 WELLINGTON DRIVE

CANNOCK, STAFFORDSHIRE WS11 1PX

4 beds 2 baths 1,593 sq ft Listed 11 Mar 2026 (-132d)

£440,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WS11 1PX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 78 WELLINGTON DRIVE, CANNOCK, STAFFORDSHIRE WS11 1PX |
| Price | £440,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 148 m² |
| Last sold | £375,000 Jul 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/05/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £1,053/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,525

### Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

## Description

An impressive detached and beautifully presented spacious family residence in Cannock, offering flexible and versatile accommodation throughout that will appeal to growing and larger families.

The property is entered via a welcoming reception hallway, leading to an elegant living room, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a dedicated study perfect for home working, and a convenient downstairs WC. The heart of the home is the generously proportioned kitchen, thoughtfully designed for both everyday family living and social occasions.

To the first floor, there are four well-appointed bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom benefitting from its own private ensuite shower room. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property enjoys a well-tended front garden with mature borders and a tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to the garage. The rear garden is beautifully stocked and maintained, featuring a variety of attractive elements that create a delightful outdoor space.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

A truly exceptional family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/173143640/73737) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173143640/73738) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/173143640/73739) - Dining Room
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173143640/73740) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173143640/73741) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/173143640/73742) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173143640/73743) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173143640/73744) - Kitchen
- ![Study](/listings/photos/173143640/73745) - Study
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/173143640/73746) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/173143640/73747) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/173143640/73748) - Bedroom One
- ![En Suite](/listings/photos/173143640/73749) - En Suite
- ![En Suite](/listings/photos/173143640/73750) - En Suite
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/173143640/73751) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/173143640/73752) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/173143640/73753) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/173143640/73754) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/173143640/73755) - Bedroom Four
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/173143640/73756) - Bedroom Four
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173143640/73757) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173143640/73758) - Bathroom
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/173143640/73759) - Hallway
- ![Gust W.C](/listings/photos/173143640/73760) - Gust W.C
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/173143640/73761) - Garden
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/173143640/73762) - Rear Aspect
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/173143640/73763) - Garden
- ![Garden Feature](/listings/photos/173143640/73764) - Garden Feature
- ![Front](/listings/photos/173143640/73765) - Front

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173143640/73766) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173143640/73767) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 WELLINGTON DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1PX | £375,000 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
| 78 WELLINGTON DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1PX | £235,000 | 23/04/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 BIDEFORD WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QD | £350,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 13 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF | £435,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF | £441,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 349 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NG | £375,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| 8 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £400,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached |
| 24 BIDEFORD WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QD | £325,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 32 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £475,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 BARNSWOOD CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QQ | £317,000 | 24/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £460,000 | 29/03/2023 | Detached |
| 29 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £450,000 | 20/01/2023 | Detached |
| 331 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NG | £445,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2A HATTON ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NN | £290,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 33 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £275,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 92 WELLINGTON DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1PX | £350,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 72 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF | £335,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ | £425,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached |
| 306 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NF | £375,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 313 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NF | £410,000 | 09/06/2022 | Detached |
| 8 EXETER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QE | £315,000 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ALTON GROVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NW | £322,500 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 78 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF | £375,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £350,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £379,775 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £364,049 (40 Detached, WS11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £763/mo
- **Realistic:** £848/mo
- **Optimistic:** £933/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £84,800

*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:** £2,973/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.7%
- **10y growth:** 66.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cannock Chase; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.4%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

148 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£375,000 Jul 2021

Price per m²

£2,973/m²

Local average

£364,049 (+20.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,046 of 33,755)

Street crime

119 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

4 BEDROOMS
ENTRANCE HALL
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
STUDY/SNUG ROOM
W.C / UTILITY
KITCHEN
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
FAMILY BATHROOM
FRONT GARDEN

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An impressive detached and beautifully presented spacious family residence in Cannock, offering flexible and versatile accommodation throughout that will appeal to growing and larger families.

The property is entered via a welcoming reception hallway, leading to an elegant living room, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, a dedicated study perfect for home working, and a convenient downstairs WC. The heart of the home is the generously proportioned kitchen, thoughtfully designed for both everyday family living and social occasions.
To the first floor, there are four well-appointed bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom benefitting from its own private ensuite shower room. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property enjoys a well-tended front garden with mature borders and a tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking and leading to the garage. The rear garden is beautifully stocked and maintained, featuring a variety of attractive elements that create a delightful outdoor space.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

A truly exceptional family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Listed by

Cannock

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 173143640

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/05/2021

Expiry date: 24/05/2031

Current heating cost: £1,053/year

Potential heating cost: £977/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,525

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

60% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£440,000	+17.3%
Sold	23/07/2021 (4 years ago)	£375,000	+59.6%
Sold	23/04/2010 (16 years ago)	£235,000	—

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
46 BIDEFORD WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QD	£350,000	02/12/2025	Detached
13 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF	£435,000	27/11/2025	Detached
5 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF	£441,000	21/11/2025	Detached
349 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NG	£375,000	28/02/2025	Detached
8 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£400,000	13/12/2023	Detached
24 BIDEFORD WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QD	£325,000	03/07/2023	Detached
32 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£475,000	09/06/2023	Detached
10 BARNSWOOD CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QQ	£317,000	24/05/2023	Detached
19 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£460,000	29/03/2023	Detached
29 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£450,000	20/01/2023	Detached
331 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NG	£445,000	25/11/2022	Detached
2A HATTON ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NN	£290,000	11/11/2022	Detached
33 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£275,000	08/08/2022	Detached
Same street 92 WELLINGTON DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1PX	£350,000	05/08/2022	Detached
72 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF	£335,000	05/08/2022	Detached
11 POPLAR LANE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NQ	£425,000	06/07/2022	Detached
306 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NF	£375,000	24/06/2022	Detached
313 LONGFORD ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NF	£410,000	09/06/2022	Detached
8 EXETER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QE	£315,000	07/04/2022	Detached
2 ALTON GROVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1NW	£322,500	10/03/2022	Detached
78 DORCHESTER ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS11 1QF	£375,000	28/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £350,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £379,775 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.7%

10y growth 66.5%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 22.5%

10y (index) 59.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £763/mo

Realistic £848/mo

Optimistic £933/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cannock Chase.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WS11 1PX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Hazlemere Grove	0.1 miles
Shop	Porcelanosa	0.5 miles
Shop	DFS	0.5 miles
Hospital	Cannock Chase Hospital	1.0 miles
Train station	Cannock	1.2 miles
Train station	Landywood	2.4 miles
Hospital	Bloxwich Hospital	5.4 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton Science Park	6.6 miles
University	University of Wolverhampton	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	44
Anti-social behaviour	20
Public order	17
Criminal damage and arson	10
Shoplifting	8
Other theft	5
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	2
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Total incidents	119

Within 1 mile during May 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
Longford Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 7 Dec 2022
St Lukes CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 4 Oct 2011
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy	Other	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Nov 2023
Great Oaks College	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 18 Mar 2024
Chase Grammar School	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,000

Target investor price (1%) £84,800

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).