# 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:** 22.6% - **10y growth:** 65.8% ## 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)