# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST17 0JQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Falmouth Avenue, Baswich, Stafford, ST17, ST17 0JQ | | Price | £265,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | ## Description Call us **9AM - 9PM** -**7 **days a week, **365** days a year! Tucked away on Falmouth Avenue, this three-bedroom home quietly gets on with being exactly what you want it to be, bright, easy to live in and blessed with a garden that feels like your own little escape, all wrapped up with driveway parking and an integral garage for everyday ease. To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking for two cars, with a small corner flower bed adding a splash of colour on approach. Step inside and you’re welcomed straight into the lounge, with stairs rising to the first floor. It’s a lovely, light-filled room with neutral décor and a feature fireplace creating a cosy focal point, while a wide archway draws you through into the dining room. The dining room flows effortlessly into the conservatory via sliding doors, making it an ideal setup for entertaining or simply enjoying the garden outlook year-round. The conservatory itself benefits from an electric log-burner-style fire, adding warmth and character to the space. From the dining room, a door leads into the kitchen, which is cleverly arranged in two sections. The first area offers additional counter space and storage, along with a door into the conservatory. Through a further archway, the main kitchen area is fitted with integrated appliances including a washing machine, four-burner electric hob, oven, under-counter fridge and freezer, plus a neatly concealed microwave housed behind a lift-up glass cupboard above the oven. Off this part of the kitchen you’ll also find a convenient guest WC and internal access through to the integrated single garage. Outside, the rear garden is a real retreat. Doors from the conservatory open onto a paved seating area, with a decorative pebble section to the right. Beyond this, a generous lawn stretches out towards a further paved area tucked away in the back left corner. Mature shrubs and flower borders line both sides of the garden, creating a private, enclosed feel that’s perfect for relaxing or hosting friends. Upstairs, the landing leads to a modern family bathroom fitted with a bath and handheld shower attachment, finished with contemporary tiling and a heated towel rail. There are three bedrooms in total: a single room to the front, a principal double complete with a built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, and a further double bedroom to the rear overlooking the garden, which also benefits from its own built-in storage cupboard. A comfortable, well-laid-out home with plenty of natural light, practical features and a garden that offers privacy in abundance, Falmouth Avenue is ideal for anyone looking to settle into a calm and convenient Stafford location. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 15 FALMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JQ | £245,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 4 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD | £245,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JT | £315,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 111 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HU | £260,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 BRAUNTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EP | £270,000 | 15/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 BLUEBELL HOLLOW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JP | £245,000 | 06/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW | £330,000 | 06/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 HARTLAND AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EJ | £250,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN | £245,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW | £250,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 106 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HT | £240,500 | 27/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD | £251,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 57 TORRINGTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JF | £225,000 | 29/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | CHASE RIDGE STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JS | £552,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 143 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HU | £280,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN | £252,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 22 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN | £247,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD | £190,000 | 24/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD | £190,000 | 24/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 16 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW | £277,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £245,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £269,211 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £256,229 (61 Semi-detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3.4% ## 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):** £738/mo ## 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 | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Holden Park, ST18 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £146/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 37.9% - **10y growth:** 44.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 56.1% ## 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)