# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 0XY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Porlock Avenue, Stafford, ST17, ST17 0XY | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | ## Description Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year! **Forget squeezing everyone into one room and fighting over who gets the biggest bedroom...** this four bedroom detached home on Porlock Avenue offers generous proportions, multiple reception spaces and a garden that gives the whole family room to spread out. Approached over a block paved driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the single garage, the property begins with an entrance porch which opens into the welcoming entrance hallway. The hallway features stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and doors leading through to the living room and kitchen. The living room is a lovely bright and spacious reception room, with plenty of room for comfortable family seating and featuring a decorative fireplace which provides an attractive focal point. Please note that the gas fire itself is not currently working. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with complementing work surfaces, together with a built-in oven and hob and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. From the kitchen, you can access both the dining room and utility room. The dining room provides another excellent reception space and features double doors opening into the conservatory. This is a particularly good-sized room, with windows overlooking the rear garden and double doors opening directly outside. It's a versatile space that could be used for everything from family meals and entertaining friends to simply enjoying a quiet coffee while looking out over the garden. The utility room continues the practical theme, with a further range of fitted units and space for a washing machine. An internal door provides access into the garage, while an external door opens directly onto the rear garden, making this a particularly useful space for everyday family life. Moving upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three of which are comfortable double bedrooms, with two benefiting from fitted wardrobes. Completing the first floor accommodation is a modern fitted shower room and separate WC. Outside, the property is approached via the block paved driveway, providing ample parking and leading to the main entrance and single garage. The rear garden is a good size and features a paved patio leading onto a lawn with mature borders. To the far end of the garden is a further gravelled area which could be used as an additional patio or seating area, providing plenty of flexibility for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the garden. The location is another key attraction. Porlock Avenue is situated within the established Baswich/Weeping Cross area of Stafford, a popular choice for families with a good range of amenities close at hand. With schools also within easy reach. Local shops and everyday facilities are conveniently located, with Stafford town centre and Stafford railway station a short drive from the property, makes the location particularly useful for commuters. For those looking for a detached family home with four bedrooms, generous living accommodation, a conservatory, garage, ample parking and a good-sized rear garden, this property offers plenty of space and flexibility in a well-established and convenient Stafford location. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 108 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0ER | £340,000 | 16/07/2025 | Detached | | 20 FALMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JH | £400,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached | | 16 STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JT | £395,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 45 WIDECOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HX | £330,000 | 04/07/2023 | Detached | | 12 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW | £425,000 | 21/03/2023 | Detached | | 44 DAWLISH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EU | £365,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 61 BLUEBELL HOLLOW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JP | £395,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 114 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0ES | £335,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 23 BLUEBELL HOLLOW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JP | £385,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 69 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HT | £380,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached | | 35 WIDECOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HX | £352,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 8 STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JT | £480,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £381,833 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £398,663 (49 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £808/mo - **Realistic:** £898/mo - **Optimistic:** £988/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Porlock Avenue, ST17 | £1,500/mo | 4 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Silverthorn Way, ST17 | £1,295/mo | 4 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,398/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £139,800 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,398/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-244/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.1% - **10y growth:** 65.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 47.7% ## 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)