# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (ST16 1AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 BONINGTON CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1AY | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 87 m² | | Last sold | £71,950 Mar 1995 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £758/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,445 ### Recommendations - E (£180 - £210) - O3 (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2116-8868-3881-5835-8110) ## Description **** **** There is a reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing, having a useful understairs cupboard and a cloakroom with WC, wash basin, tiled splashbacks and tiled floor. The delightful lounge has a front facing bay window and Regency style surround with marble hearth and inset. There is a separate dining room with a French style door and adjacent windows opening to the patio and garden. The superb breakfast kitchen is fitted with a contemporary style range of units with contrasting work surfaces, an inset stainless-steel sink and drainer, inset stainless-steel gas hob with extractor canopy above and oven beneath, plus tiled splashbacks. A door leads to the separate utility room which has a stainless-steel sink and drainer, base cupboards beneath, adjacent work surface and space and provision for a washing machine. There is also a wall mounted gas boiler. The first floor landing has an airing cupboard and leads to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has double built-in wardrobes and an en suite which comprises wash basin and WC set into an integrated unit with cupboard beneath, shower, full height tiling and tiled floor. The splendidly appointed family bathroom has a bath, wash basin and WC set into an integrated unit with cupboard beneath, full height tiling and a tiled floor. Outside, the house stands back from the road in this very pleasant cul-de-sac beyond a drive giving access to the garage which has a personnel door to the side, and an easily maintained, ornamental chipped front garden. Gated access leads to the rear of the property where there is a spacious patio, shaped lawn and garden shed. The property is situated within easy access of the intercity railway station where there are regular services operating to London Euston, some of which take only approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 provide direct access into the national motorway network and M6 toll. To view this property, please contact John German Stafford office. Agents notes: The Land Registry document refers to rights and covenants and copy of which is available upon request. Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. Property construction: Standard Parking: Drive & garage Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability). Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Stafford Borough Council / Tax Band D Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/25022026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323205) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323207) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323208) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323209) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323211) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323212) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323214) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323216) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172963283/1323220) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172963283/1323222) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/172963283/1323229) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/172963283/1323235) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172963283/1323241) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8554760 - **Address:** 6 Bonington Crescent, STAFFORD, ST16 1AY - **Certificate Issued:** 05/12/2011 - **Work Completed:** 13/05/2011 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #738758 - **Address:** 6 Bonington Crescent, Stafford, ST16 1AY - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003 - **Work Completed:** 17/03/2003 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 BONINGTON CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AY | £71,950 | 31/03/1995 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 CARLING CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AS | £297,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached | | 17 LARA CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AP | £445,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached | | 1 EDWARDS DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LZ | £239,100 | 20/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 BONINGTON CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AY | £360,500 | 14/07/2023 | Detached | | 6 MERLON COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DL | £485,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 3 SWAN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AU | £285,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 23 ROUSE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AZ | £310,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 SEARLE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AD | £365,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 41 CHRISTIE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AB | £323,500 | 17/11/2022 | Detached | | 11 MIDDLEHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1GS | £306,500 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 19 GILLINGHAM CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AN | £330,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 7 TULLIS CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AX | £440,500 | 29/06/2022 | Detached | | 24 CARSON WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LL | £246,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 9 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £260,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 5 CHRISTIE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AB | £315,000 | 18/05/2022 | Detached | | 8 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £264,500 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | 6 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £359,950 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | 2 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £340,950 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 5 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £349,950 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 7 DAWS COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1ZE | £264,950 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 7 WILLIAMS CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1AW | £347,500 | 23/03/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £360,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £328,770 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £327,148 (27 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.7% ## 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 Detached House, Upnor Way, ST16 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Tosney Place, ST16 | £3,500/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sandon Road, ST16 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,098/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000 *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 £1,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £135/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.7% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,736/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.5% - **10y growth:** 40.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.3% - **5y growth (index):** 27% - **10y growth (index):** 49.5% ## 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)