Sold Semi-detached

31 NEWPORT ROAD

STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1BH

5 beds 1 baths 1,582 sq ft Listed 28 Apr 2026 (-46d)

£375,000

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# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST16 1BH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1BH |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 147 m² |
| Last sold | £25,000 Apr 2003 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 31/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £2,286/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0592-3063-0206-7206-0204)

## Description

The home boasts four spacious reception rooms, delivering outstanding flexibility for modern lifestyles , whether you’re entertaining guests, creating cosy family spaces, or establishing dedicated work-from-home areas. At the heart of the property lies a large, well-appointed kitchen, offering ample room for dining, socialising, and everyday living.

Rich in charm, the property retains beautiful period features typical of the 1900–1920s era, blending classic character with practical comfort. High ceilings, generous proportions, and natural light throughout enhance the sense of space and warmth.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms provide adaptable accommodation to suit a variety of needs. Whether used as restful bedrooms, a home office, creative studio, craft room, or dressing space, each room offers flexibility to evolve with your lifestyle—ideal for remote working, hobbies, or a growing family.

A substantial loft area, partially boarded, presents excellent storage capacity or exciting potential for further development (subject to planning).

Externally, the property continues to impress with a large, private rear garden perfect for outdoor entertaining, children’s play, or peaceful relaxation complete with a spacious shed. To the front, the home is set back from the main road, enhancing privacy, and benefits from off-road parking.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, character-filled family home that combines space, flexibility, and convenience ready to move straight into and enjoy.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87783576/332593) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH | £25,000 | 23/04/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 ORIEL VIEW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DE | £262,000 | 02/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH | £560,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36A NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH | £162,500 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 40 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH | £398,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BEECHCROFT AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BJ | £338,000 | 20/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MERLON COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DL | £105,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 121 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BA | £268,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| COPTHORNE NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DA | £280,000 | 23/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £373,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £250,600 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £215,497 (29 Semi-detached, ST16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +74%

## 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):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,551/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.7%
- **10y growth:** 36.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

147 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£25,000 Apr 2003

Price per m²

£2,551/m²

Local average

£215,497 (+74%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,290 of 33,755)

Street crime

363 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Five-bedroom semi-detached family home
Walking distance to Stafford town centre & station
Four spacious reception rooms
Large kitchen ideal for family living
Flexible rooms for office, craft or hobbies
Private garden, parking & period features

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This impressive five-bedroom semi-detached property offers generous living space, timeless character, and exceptional versatility, ideally situated within walking distance of Stafford town centre. With convenient access to local bus routes and just a 10-minute walk to the train station, the location is perfectly suited for commuters and growing families alike.

The home boasts four spacious reception rooms, delivering outstanding flexibility for modern lifestyles , whether you’re entertaining guests, creating cosy family spaces, or establishing dedicated work-from-home areas. At the heart of the property lies a large, well-appointed kitchen, offering ample room for dining, socialising, and everyday living.

Rich in charm, the property retains beautiful period features typical of the 1900–1920s era, blending classic character with practical comfort. High ceilings, generous proportions, and natural light throughout enhance the sense of space and warmth.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms provide adaptable accommodation to suit a variety of needs. Whether used as restful bedrooms, a home office, creative studio, craft room, or dressing space, each room offers flexibility to evolve with your lifestyle—ideal for remote working, hobbies, or a growing family.

A substantial loft area, partially boarded, presents excellent storage capacity or exciting potential for further development (subject to planning).

Externally, the property continues to impress with a large, private rear garden perfect for outdoor entertaining, children’s play, or peaceful relaxation complete with a spacious shed. To the front, the home is set back from the main road, enhancing privacy, and benefits from off-road parking.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, character-filled family home that combines space, flexibility, and convenience ready to move straight into and enjoy.

Listed by

Stafford

Spicerhaart

Reference: 87783576

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/06/2026

Expiry date: 31/05/2036

Current heating cost: £2,286/year

Potential heating cost: £1,274/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/04/2003 (23 years ago)	£25,000	—

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
1 ORIEL VIEW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DE	£262,000	02/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 26 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH	£560,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 36A NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH	£162,500	04/11/2022	Flat
Same street 40 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH	£398,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
1 BEECHCROFT AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BJ	£338,000	20/07/2022	Semi-detached
9 MERLON COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DL	£105,000	22/09/2021	Semi-detached
121 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BA	£268,000	31/08/2021	Semi-detached
COPTHORNE NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DA	£280,000	23/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £373,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £250,600 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.7%

10y growth 36.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4%

5y (index) 27.3%

10y (index) 56.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £799/mo

Realistic £888/mo

Optimistic £977/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kingsway	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Deanshill Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Tritex Games	0.2 miles
Train station	Stafford	0.3 miles
Shop	WHSmith	0.3 miles
Hospital	Rowley Hall Hospital	0.5 miles
Hospital	St George's Hospital	1.0 miles
University	Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site	2.5 miles
Train station	Penkridge	5.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	134
Anti-social behaviour	68
Public order	36
Shoplifting	33
Criminal damage and arson	31
Other theft	18
Other crime	12
Drugs	9
Burglary	6
Vehicle crime	6
Robbery	4
Bicycle theft	3
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	363

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
Blessed William Howard Catholic School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 6 Nov 2012
King Edward VI High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Sep 2018
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Castlechurch Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2023
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 26 Jun 2018

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,000

Target investor price (1%) £88,800

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).

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