Sold STC Semi-detached

50 Barnes Road

Highfields, Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 9RL

3 beds 1 baths Listed 20 Mar 2026 (-85d)

£85,000

Guide Price

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

A

Local average

£256,534 (-66.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,569 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Ideal Investment Opportunity/First Purchase
  • Excellent Commuter Links Across The West Midlands
  • Local Amenities Within Walking Distance
  • Traditional Live Stream Auction

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

You Need to Register to bid: auctionhammermidlands.co.uk
11.30-11.50am 1st and 8th Apr
Live stream auction on 14TH APRIL 2026 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab. Excellent opportunity to purchase a three bedroom Semi Detached House the requires some updating. The property is located within close proximity to the town centre of Stafford
Residential for Improvement
Live stream auction on 14TH APRIL 2026 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab.

Excellent opportunity to purchase a three bedroom Semi Detached House the requires some updating. The property is located within close proximity to the town centre of Stafford and has great access to local shops, amenities and schools. In the market town there is a wider variety of shops, restaurants and excellent commuting links via bus, the M6 motorway network and rail links with direct lines to Birmingham, Manchester and London.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall, Lounge (4.6m x 3.1m), Dining Room (3.1m x 3.1m), Kitchen (3.1m x 1.7m), W.C (1.3m x 0.8m)
First Floor Bedroom One (4m x 3.1m), Bedroom Two (3.7m x 2.6m), Bedroom Three (2.5m x 2.3m), Bathroom (2.5m x 1.3m)
Outside off road parking, gardens
Services Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.
The Seller The seller is a registered social landlord and is therefore prohibited from selling a property to anyone who is an employee or director of the seller, or was in the last 12 months an employee or director, or is a close relative of such a person or a agent on their behalf.
Note PROSPECTIVE BUYERS PLEASE NOTE We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
Note It is our understanding that the above property is considered to be of a non-traditional construction "Wimpy no fine” house classification and therefore it is suggested that potential purchasers make their own enquiries of mortgage lenders as to whether the property is considered fit for mortgage purposes prior to making a bid at auction.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Terms:
Guide Prices & Reserves
Guides are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Additional Fees
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. These include and are not limited to administration charges and buyer’s premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.

Plans, Maps and Photographs
The plans, floorplans, maps, photograph’s and video tours published on our website and in the catalogue are to aid identification of the property only. The plans are not to scale and should not be relied upon.

Consumer Protection Regulations 2008
Auction Hammer Midlands Property Auctions endeavour to make our sales details clear, accurate and reliable in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All references to planning, tenants, boundaries, potential development, tenure etc is to be superseded by the information contained in the legal pack. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation, or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Please note that in some instances the photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property, and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
Intending buyers will be asked to produce identification documentation either as part of the bidder registration process of if they make an acceptable pre-auction offer, we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Administration Fee: £1440 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £1140 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Listed by

covering Midlands

Keys

Reference: 173532827

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan AH 50 Barnes Road  Stafford T202510051748.jpg

Floor Plan AH 50 Barnes Road Stafford T202510051748.jpg

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
44 BAGOTS OAK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SA £110,000 01/12/2025 Semi-detached
55 BAGOTS OAK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SA £166,250 13/11/2025 Semi-detached
24 BAGOTS OAK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RS £121,000 04/07/2025 Semi-detached
71 BARNES ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RP £175,000 23/05/2025 Semi-detached
51 SHANNON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9PX £190,000 13/11/2023 Semi-detached
42 TENNYSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9ST £170,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
2 SHENLEY GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9PT £230,000 18/10/2023 Semi-detached
19 NORFOLK WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RN £165,000 24/03/2023 Semi-detached
12 BURSLEY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9PH £208,000 20/02/2023 Semi-detached
94 BARNES ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RP £184,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
47 SHANNON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9PX £152,000 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
12 ATTLEE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RU £174,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
19 BURTON MANOR ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9QJ £300,000 15/09/2022 Semi-detached
52 BURTON MANOR ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9QQ £425,000 09/08/2022 Semi-detached
55 TENNYSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9ST £137,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
46 BURTON MANOR ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9QQ £260,250 20/05/2022 Semi-detached
22 BAGOTS OAK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RS £145,000 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
61 BARNES ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RL £110,000 22/02/2022 Semi-detached
4 SHENLEY GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9PT £212,500 21/02/2022 Semi-detached
6 MATTHEWS ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9RW £170,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £190,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.8%
10y growth 53.5%

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

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 27.3%
10y (index) 56.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £799/mo
Realistic £888/mo
Optimistic £977/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Barnes Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Highfields Social Club 0.0 miles
Bus stop St Davids Road 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.4 miles
Shop William Hill 0.4 miles
Hospital Rowley Hall Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Stafford 1.1 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 1.7 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 2.9 miles
Train station Penkridge 4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 85
Anti-social behaviour 37
Criminal damage and arson 26
Other theft 8
Public order 6
Shoplifting 6
Other crime 5
Robbery 3
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Burglary 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 182

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
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 May 2022
Rowley Park Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 26 May 2017
Burton Manor Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 9 Dec 2014
Stafford Grammar School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Stafford Manor High School Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.04%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,000
Target investor price (1%) £88,800
  • 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).