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31 JOULES PLACE

MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE TF9 1FA

1 beds 1 baths 581 sq ft Listed 20 Aug 2025 (-311d)

£190,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

54 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£207,950 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£3,519/m²

Local average

£120,607 (+57.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,122 of 33,755)

Street crime

55 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • A Delightful One Bedroom Apartment
  • McCarthy Stone Retirement Living for Over 60's
  • Located in the Historic town of Market Drayton
  • Living Room/Diner with a Juliette Balcony off the Lounge
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen and Shower Room
  • Allocated Parking Space
  • House Manager on Site During Office House
  • Homeowners Lounge
  • Attractive Communal Grounds
  • Pet Friendly

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A luxury ONE BEDROOM retirement apartment. Situated on the FIRST FLOOR of our prestigious JOULES PLACE development in MARKET DRAYTON. Having lifts to all floors.

The accommodation briefly comprises of a welcoming entrance hallway, a spacious living room/diner with JULIETTE BALCONY, modern fitted kitchen, a double bedrooms and a SHOWER ROOM.

Having the added benefit of having its own ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE

Joules Place - Situated on Stafford Street in the historic town of Market Drayton, Joules Place is a superb Retirement Living development for the over 60's, offering 35 one bedroom and 18 two bedroom beautiful retirement apartments available for sale. These private retirement homes share attractive communal facilities and an amazing location close to the banks of the River Tern on the pretty Shropshire Union Canal, between Shrewsbury and Stafford. With easy walking access to the town centre, this Retirement Living development offers a multitude of amenities, entertainment and attractions right on the doorstep.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale and Shared Ownership in Market Drayton is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Entrance Hall - The front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, from where the 24-hour emergency response and remote door entry system is accessible. Illuminated light switches, electric heater, smoke detector, and ceiling spotlights are included. From the hallway, doors lead to the living room, bedroom, shower room and a good-sized storage/utility cupboard with a washer/dryer.

Living Room/Diner - The living room has ample space for lounge furniture and a dining table. Double glazed French doors open on to a Juliette balcony. It has TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling light fittings, fitted carpets.

Kitchen - Located off the living room the kitchen is fitted with a wide range of pale grey base and wall units. Integrated oven, four ringed induction hob with extractor hood. A composite grey sink unit. A good range of power socket

Bedroom One - The spacious bedroom comes with a double-glazed window. TV and telephone points, fitted carpets and raised electric power points. A separate door opens into a walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging rails and shelving.

Shower Room - The shower room has a fully fitted suite comprising a walk-in shower with screen and support rails, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and cupboards beneath, and an illuminated mirror above. It also has contemporary half- height tiling to the walls with matching floor tiles, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, ventilation system, shaving point and down lighting.

Additional Information & Services - • Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2022
Ground rent £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2037

Service Charge Details - Building and systems maintenance
Contract cleaning of communal areas
House Manager
Upkeep of gardens and grounds
Water rates to communal areas and apartments.
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
Comprehensive insurance of the building and contents of communal areas
24hr emergency monitoring service
Contingency fund

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

The annual service charge is £3,557.70 for the financial year ending 28 Feb 2027

Parking - This apartment, comes with its own allocated parking space.

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 166013648

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/03/2023

Expiry date: 02/03/2033

Current heating cost: £31/year

Potential heating cost: £31/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £190,000 -8.6%
Sold 05/04/2023 (3 years ago) £207,950

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
8 STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HY £85,000 28/11/2025 Flat
JOULES PLACE 18 STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £131,250 01/04/2025 Flat
12 - 14 QUEEN STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PX £75,000 12/03/2025 Flat
JOULES PLACE 15 STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £255,000 20/02/2025 Flat
Same street 12 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £169,200 29/11/2023 Flat
Same street 34 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £257,700 29/11/2023 Flat
Same street 49 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £187,200 29/11/2023 Flat
Same street 1 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £139,534 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 32 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £146,803 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 33 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £172,973 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 28 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £134,082 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 35 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £154,799 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 7 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £151,165 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 8 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £205,684 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 24 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £146,803 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 30 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £172,973 25/07/2023 Flat
Same street 49 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £157,131 17/07/2023 Flat
Same street 12 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £143,048 17/07/2023 Flat
Same street 34 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £217,859 17/07/2023 Flat
46 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £181,950 31/03/2023 Flat
2 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £184,950 22/03/2023 Flat
10 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £267,950 21/03/2023 Flat
13 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £209,950 20/03/2023 Flat
53 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £217,950 20/03/2023 Flat
16 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £289,950 20/03/2023 Flat
4 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £190,000 26/01/2023 Flat
44 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £270,000 26/01/2023 Flat
38 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £180,000 26/01/2023 Flat
23 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £220,000 26/01/2023 Flat
18 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £185,000 26/01/2023 Flat
39 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £180,000 26/01/2023 Flat
25 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £270,000 26/01/2023 Flat
19 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £180,000 26/01/2023 Flat
40 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £180,000 26/01/2023 Flat
26 JOULES PLACE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1FA £270,000 26/01/2023 Flat

Street average: £170,464 (15 sales)

Area average: £201,198 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth -13.8%

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

1y (index) -4.4%
5y (index) 6.6%
10y (index) 25.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £732/mo
Realistic £813/mo
Optimistic £894/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Asda 0.1 miles
Shop Tailor & Chess Studio 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Train station Prees 8.7 miles
University Harper Adams University 9.0 miles
Train station Whitchurch 9.0 miles
Hospital Whitchurch Community Hospital 9.5 miles
University Keele University 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 30
Shoplifting 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 5
Other theft 4
Burglary 2
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 55

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
The Grove School Secondary 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 5 Jul 2024
Longlands Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Sep 2023
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Nov 2013
Market Drayton Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 30 Nov 2017
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Primary 2.2 miles Good — 6 Feb 2015

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £101,625
Target investor price (1%) £81,300
  • 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).