# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST17 4NF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 ROOKSWOOD COPSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 4NF | | Price | £235,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £125,000 Jun 2005 | ## Description The property occupies a generous plot, featuring a substantial rear garden that offers a private sanctuary for families or the perfect footprint for a future extension (STPP). To the front, a large driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332476) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332477) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332478) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332479) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332480) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332481) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332482) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332483) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332484) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332485) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332486) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332487) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332488) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332489) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332490) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/332491) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550440) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550441) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550442) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550443) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550444) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550445) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550446) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550448) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550449) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173488040/550450) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173488040/332492) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/173488040/332493) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173488040/332494) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 ROOKSWOOD COPSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NF | £125,000 | 13/06/2005 | Semi-detached | | 18 ROOKSWOOD COPSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4NF | £44,500 | 24/05/1996 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £256,534 (59 Semi-detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/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 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14× - **Monthly cashflow:** £310/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.5% *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:** 18.9% - **10y growth:** 54.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 56.1% ## 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)