# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST16 1SY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Barlaston Close, Stafford, ST16 1SY | | Price | £210,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | ## Description **SUMMARY** ***THREE BEDROOM DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW WITH PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND REAR GARDEN*** **DESCRIPTION** Situated in a quiet and sought-after residential cul-de-sac, this three-bedroom dormer bungalow on Barlaston Close offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for buyers and investors alike. Barlaston Close is conveniently located for Stafford town centre, local shops, schools, transport links, and commuter routes. The property welcomes you with an entrance hall leading to an open plan lounge/diner providing a comfortable setting for relaxation and entertaining. The fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units with ample worktop space and access to the rear garden. The property benefits from three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the dormer design creating additional space and character. A family bathroom serves the accommodation, with ample potential throughout the property. Externally, the property enjoys a private rear garden, offering an ideal space for outdoor dining, gardening, and family enjoyment. To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking. **Internally**  **Entrance Hallway**  Having UPVC door to front and carpet flooring. **Lounge/ Diner**  Having double glazed window to front, patio doors to rear garden, log burner and carpet flooring. **Kitchen**  Having double glazed window to front, this fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units incorporating work surfaces over, sink and drainer, electric oven with induction hob, cooker hood, tiled splashback, spotlights and wood effect flooring. **Utility Room**  Having base units incorporating work surfaces over, space and plumbing for appliances, W.C and door access to garage. **Bedroom Two (ground Floor)**  Having double glazed window to rear, radiator and carpet flooring. **First Floor Landing **  Having stairs leading from inner hallway, storage cupboard and doors into; **Bedroom One **  Having double glazed windows to front, built in wardrobes, radiator and carpet flooring. **En-Suite Shower Room**  Having double glazed window to rear, shower cubicle with electric shower overhead. **Bedroom Three**  Having double glazed window to front, radiator and carpet flooring. **Bathroom**  Having double glazed window to side, W.C, wash hand basin, bath, part tiled walls and radiator. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213424) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213428) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90703392/1213429) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90703392/1213430) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/90703392/1289356) - EPC ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 FAIROAK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LU | £225,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 21 ANDRUS WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WP | £367,500 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | 5 ELMHURST CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LX | £212,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached | | 35 PATERSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WH | £290,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 19 MARSWORTH WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UB | £365,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached | | 3 ELFORD CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LS | £235,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached | | 3 LAWNSFIELD WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TS | £267,500 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 16 BEVERLEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RR | £325,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached | | 1 SPRINGVALE RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TE | £250,000 | 20/06/2023 | Detached | | 4 PATERSON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WH | £292,000 | 22/05/2023 | Detached | | 38 WINNOW AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1GE | £260,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | 13 AMBLEFIELD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SU | £150,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | 5 ANDRUS WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WP | £375,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 22 FAIROAK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LU | £200,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 11 ANDRUS WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WP | £360,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 LINKSFIELD GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TG | £225,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | 13 BURBANK BURROW, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WJ | £273,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | 10 COPPICE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RN | £290,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | 15 WINNOW AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1GE | £328,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | 15 ANDRUS WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1WP | £315,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 BARLASTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SY | £210,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £210,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £280,250 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £327,148 (27 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £802/mo - **Realistic:** £891/mo - **Optimistic:** £980/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, Sayers Road, ST16 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Haybarn, ST16 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,113/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £139,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £111,300 *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 £1,113/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £150/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9% *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:** 15.5% - **10y growth:** 40.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.3% - **5y growth (index):** 27% - **10y growth (index):** 49.5% ## 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)