Sold STC Maisonette

46 PIKE CLOSE

STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3QJ

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 14 Aug 2025 (-354d)

£100,000

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# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (ST16 3QJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3QJ |
| Price | £100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £110,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £743/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,250

### Recommendations
- A2 (£900 - £1,200)
- B (£900 - £1,500)

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## Description

Accommodation:

Entrance Hall: With newly fitted composite front door, stairs to the first floor, understairs storage

Fitted Kitchen: With a range of base and wall units, integrated oven with gas hob and extractor over, worktops, space for freestanding tall fridge freezer, plumbing and space for washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, wall mounted GCH boiler, uPVC double glazed windows to two elevations

Lounger/Diner: With uPVC double glazed window

Landing:

Master Bedroom: With built in wardrobes, uPVC double glazed window, door opens onto balcony (shared with one other property)

Bedroom Two: With built in storage, uPVC double glazed window

Family Bathroom: With bath and shower over, wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan

Externally: There are well kept communal gardens surrounding the property- parking is provided for by a single garage plus additional parking

EPC Asset Rating: C

Viewings: Contact selling agent

Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold. Any interested parties are advised to confirm the details with solicitors before proceeding.We are advised by the owner that there are apx 147 years remaining on the lease with monthly maintenance charges of £113

Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase.

EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold,

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/165758036/1492449) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/165758036/1492450) - EPC Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £110,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat |
| 46 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £87,000 | 08/07/2021 | Flat |
| 46 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £101,500 | 06/12/2006 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WATERFORD COURT FLAT 24 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT | £110,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 19 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £63,150 | 20/07/2023 | Flat |
| WATERFORD COURT FLAT 16 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT | £100,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 48 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £65,000 | 14/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 29 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £117,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 45 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £95,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 8 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £96,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| 32 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QQ | £98,500 | 09/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 32 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £87,500 | 20/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 11 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £84,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| WATERFORD COURT FLAT 21 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT | £90,000 | 07/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 43 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ | £95,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat |
| 31 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QQ | £80,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £87,831 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £95,700 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £136,000 (14 Flat, ST16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £806/mo
- **Realistic:** £896/mo
- **Optimistic:** £986/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cambridge Street, ST16 | £1,025/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Charnley Road, ST16 | £945/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £985/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.99% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,500

*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 £985/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £468/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19.4%

*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:** £1,471/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 27%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£110,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£1,471/m²

Local average

£136,000 (-26.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,103 of 33,755)

Street crime

248 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Ideal First Time/Downsize/Investment Purchase
Spacious First Floor Property
Light & Airy Throughout
Garage
Lounge/Diner/Fitted Kitchen
Two Double Bedrooms
Family Bathroom with Three Piece Suite
Shared Balcony
Communal Gardens
Close to Stafford & Commuting Links

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Communal garden
Listed property: No

Description

Belvoir Estate Agents welcome to the sales market this immaculately presented two bedroom first floor property located within easy reach of the county town of Stafford, County Hospital, Railway Station and commuting links. Light and airy throughout the spacious accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, open plan lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, first floor family bathroom with three piece suite and two double bedrooms the master of which leads onto a balcony. There are delightful well kept communal gardens and the property has a garage to provide off road parking. This would make an ideal first time, downsize, bolthole or investment purchase- early inspection in person is advised!
Accommodation:
Entrance Hall: With newly fitted composite front door, stairs to the first floor, understairs storage
Fitted Kitchen: With a range of base and wall units, integrated oven with gas hob and extractor over, worktops, space for freestanding tall fridge freezer, plumbing and space for washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, wall mounted GCH boiler, uPVC double glazed windows to two elevations
Lounger/Diner: With uPVC double glazed window
Landing:
Master Bedroom: With built in wardrobes, uPVC double glazed window, door opens onto balcony (shared with one other property)
Bedroom Two: With built in storage, uPVC double glazed window
Family Bathroom: With bath and shower over, wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan
Externally: There are well kept communal gardens surrounding the property- parking is provided for by a single garage plus additional parking
EPC Asset Rating: C
Viewings: Contact selling agent
Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold. Any interested parties are advised to confirm the details with solicitors before proceeding.We are advised by the owner that there are apx 147 years remaining on the lease with monthly maintenance charges of £113
Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase.

EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold,

Listed by

Stafford

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 165758036

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/08/2025

Expiry date: 18/08/2035

Current heating cost: £743/year

Potential heating cost: £446/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,250

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Certificate

Price history

8% since 2006

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (6 months ago)	£110,000	+26.4%
Sold	08/07/2021 (5 years ago)	£87,000	-14.3%
Sold	06/12/2006 (19 years ago)	£101,500	—

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
WATERFORD COURT FLAT 24 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT	£110,000	27/10/2023	Flat
Same street 19 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£63,150	20/07/2023	Flat
WATERFORD COURT FLAT 16 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT	£100,000	09/06/2023	Flat
Same street 48 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£65,000	14/04/2023	Flat
Same street 29 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£117,000	31/03/2023	Flat
Same street 45 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£95,000	29/07/2022	Flat
Same street 8 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£96,000	27/05/2022	Flat
32 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QQ	£98,500	09/05/2022	Flat
Same street 32 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£87,500	20/04/2022	Flat
Same street 11 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£84,000	21/02/2022	Flat
WATERFORD COURT FLAT 21 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QT	£90,000	07/02/2022	Flat
Same street 43 PIKE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QJ	£95,000	19/11/2021	Flat
31 ELWORTHY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QQ	£80,000	12/11/2021	Flat

Street average: £87,831 (8 sales)

Area average: £95,700 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.5%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 11.2%

10y (index) 27%

Rental Range

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

Low £806/mo

Realistic £896/mo

Optimistic £986/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST16 3QJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Pike Close	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Tedder Road	0.1 miles
Hospital	County Hospital	0.4 miles
Hospital	St George's Hospital	0.6 miles
Shop	Weston Road Launderette	0.6 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.6 miles
University	Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site	1.1 miles
Train station	Stafford	1.3 miles
Train station	Amerton Station	4.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	75
Anti-social behaviour	38
Shoplifting	27
Public order	25
Criminal damage and arson	17
Other theft	15
Bicycle theft	13
Vehicle crime	10
Drugs	9
Burglary	7
Other crime	5
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	248

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
St John's CofE Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Jul 2019
John Wheeldon Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Oct 2019
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2022
Veritas Primary Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 21 May 2018
St Leonard's Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cambridge Street, ST16	£1,025/mo	2	0.27 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Charnley Road, ST16	£945/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £985/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.99%

Max investor price (0.8%) £123,125

Target investor price (1%) £98,500

Gross yield 11.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.5×

Monthly cashflow £468/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 19.4%

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).