18 ROOKSWOOD COPSE
STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 4NF
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£125,000 Jun 2005
Price per m²
£2,901/m²
Local average
£256,534 (-8.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (30,009 of 33,755)
Street crime
77 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Offered with no upward chain, enabling a smooth and speedy purchase
- Situated in the highly sought-after Wildwood area, close to well-regarded schools, parks, and local amenities
- Three well-proportioned bedrooms, ideal for families, first-time buyers, or home working
- Spacious and versatile living accommodation, often including lounge, dining area, and fitted kitchen
- Driveway and garage providing off-road parking, plus enclosed rear garden perfect for outdoor living
- Benefiting from a quiet residential setting with nearby green spaces and walking routes, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Interior & Potential
Internally, the home offers a spacious and traditional layout. While the property has been well-maintained and is ready to move into, it retains much of its original character, offering a blank canvas for the next owner. It is perfectly suited for those with a creative eye looking to modernise and personalise a home to their own taste—making it an ideal project for first-time buyers or a high-yield "buy-to-flip" for investors.
Location & Lifestyle
Located within close proximity to Wildwood’s local amenities, popular schools, and excellent transport links, this home combines everyday convenience with the tranquility of a settled residential community.
No Upward Chain: Offered with a motivated seller.
Speed of Sale: An excellent opportunity for cash buyers or those seeking a straightforward, fast transaction.
Investment Potential: A chance to acquire a property in a high-demand area and unlock its full equity potential.
Agent’s Note: Homes in this specific pocket of Stafford are rarely available at this price point. Given the scope for improvement, early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the scale and potential on offer.
Listed by
Stafford
Spicerhaart
Reference: 173488040
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 31/03/2026
Current heating cost: £817/year
Potential heating cost: £774/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,235
Recommendations
- Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Floorplan 2
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
Price history
181% since 1996
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £235,000 | +88% |
| Sold | 13/06/2005 (20 years ago) | £125,000 | +180.9% |
| Sold | 24/05/1996 (30 years ago) | £44,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 WOODLEYES CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RE | £220,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 62 BRIARSLEIGH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QP | £182,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 44 WOODLEYES CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RE | £182,000 | 17/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 FIRBECK GARDENS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QQ | £210,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 LANSDOWNE WAY, WILDWOOD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RD | £194,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WOODLEYES CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RE | £212,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 BARNFIELD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NB | £224,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CLOVERDALE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QJ | £215,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 DEEPDALES, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NE | £185,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 STONEPINE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QS | £252,500 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ROBINSWOOD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QY | £195,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BARNFIELD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NB | £241,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 STONEPINE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QS | £255,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DEEPDALES, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NE | £240,100 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 DEEPDALES, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NE | £192,500 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 LINDENBROOK VALE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QN | £220,050 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MARTINDALE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RB | £182,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BARNFIELD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NB | £230,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 WOODLEYES CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4RE | £155,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 INGLEMERE DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4QX | £250,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £211,858 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Rowan Glade | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Fallowfield | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Peacocks | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Co-operative Food | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 2.0 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Penkridge | 4.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfields Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 16 Jun 2014 |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Oakridge Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Walton High School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 24 Feb 2012 |
| Leasowes Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024 |
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 Semi-Detached House, Bridle Road, ST17 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Selworthy Drive, ST17 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Allium Road, ST17 | £3,500/mo | 3 | 1.18 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,967/mo (3 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).