For sale Semi-detached

1 BEECHCROFT AVENUE

STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1BJ

4 beds 1 baths 1,432 sq ft Listed 13 Jan 2026 (-200d)

£350,000

Reduced on 25 Jul 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

133 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£338,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£2,632/m²

Local average

£219,458 (+59.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,290 of 33,755)

Street crime

305 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Tandem driveway providing generous off-road parking
  • Two characterful reception rooms with original features and log burner
  • Modern kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and garden access
  • Extensive utility, boot room and guest WC facilities
  • Large, established rear garden with seating areas, greenhouse and vegetable plot
  • Ten minute Walk from train station with direct links to Birmingham, London and Manchester

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

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Set along the ever-popular Beechcroft Avenue, this beautifully characterful four-bedroom semi-detached home blends period charm with thoughtful modern touches, all within easy reach of Stafford town centre and just a 10-minute walk from Stafford railway station, offering direct and convenient links to Birmingham, Manchester and London, a major advantage for commuters.
The property is approached via a double tandem driveway providing generous off-road parking, with a pathway leading to the front door and gated access through to the rear garden. Stepping inside, a welcoming porch with patterned tiled flooring leads through the original glazed entrance door into a striking hallway. This superb space sets the tone immediately, featuring original patterned floor tiles, ceiling coving, dado rail detailing, a radiator and stairs rising to the first floor with useful understairs storage.
To the front of the property sits the lounge, a warm and inviting reception room centred around a cast iron log-burning stove set on a tiled hearth. A large walk-in bay window with original sash windows and secondary glazing fills the room with natural light, while period features such as picture rails, coving and twin arches flow beautifully into the dining room beyond.
The dining room is another generous reception space, ideal for entertaining, with dual windows to the side elevation and continued period detailing throughout. From here, the home opens into the modern kitchen/breakfast room — a stylish and practical space fitted with shaker-style units, discreet under-cupboard lighting and complementary work surfaces. Integrated appliances include an oven and grill, hob with extractor, and dishwasher, alongside a ceramic sink, tiled flooring, spotlighting and a useful pantry cupboard. Double doors open directly onto the rear garden, making this an excellent everyday family space.
Off the kitchen, a particularly handy boot room and utility hallway provides side access to the property and features tiled flooring, picture rail detailing and a large walk-in store. Adjacent is the utility/guest WC, fitted with a wash basin, WC, work surface with space for a washing machine, wall storage, radiator and an additional drying cupboard.
Upstairs, the spacious landing benefits from a glazed ceiling panel allowing natural light to flood the space, along with access to a partially boarded loft, ideal for storage.
The main bedroom is a large double positioned to the front of the property, complete with an ornamental cast iron fireplace and a generous area currently used as a home office or dressing space, offering excellent flexibility.
Bedroom two is another comfortable double and features open rail storage, providing a practical storage solution while keeping the room light and open.
Of the remaining bedrooms, one smaller bedroom benefits from built-in storage, while the fourth bedroom offers further versatility as a nursery, guest room or study.
The family bathroom is notably spacious and well-appointed, fitted with a bath and electric shower over, wash basin and WC, complemented by wood-effect flooring, built-in storage and excellent natural light from multiple windows.
Outside, the rear garden is a real highlight, thoughtfully divided into three distinct areas. There is an initial paved seating space complete with decking, pergola and a wood and BBQ store/small shed, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Beyond this sits a lawned garden with established shrubs and planting, followed by a dedicated vegetable and fruit-growing area with greenhouse and a large shed — perfect for keen gardeners.
This is a home rich in character, space and practicality, perfectly placed for town living, commuting and family life alike.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stafford

Dourish & Day

Reference: 170956772

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/08/2024

Expiry date: 12/08/2034

Current heating cost: £1,832/year

Potential heating cost: £1,072/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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First Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10089057

Property Details

Street: 1 Beechcroft Avenue

Town: STAFFORD

Postcode: ST16 1BJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/02/2014

Work Completed: 30/01/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9908038

Property Details

Street: 1 Beechcroft Avenue

Town: STAFFORD

Postcode: ST16 1BJ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/11/2013

Work Completed: 31/10/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £350,000 +3.6%
Sold 20/07/2022 (4 years ago) £338,000

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
26 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH £560,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
40 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BH £398,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
74 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DB £235,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
76 NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DB £220,000 28/01/2022 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

Area average: £292,571 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.6%
10y growth 8.4%

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

1y (index) 6.1%
5y (index) 28.5%
10y (index) 54.2%

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: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Deanshill Close 0.1 miles
Shop Tritex Games 0.3 miles
Train station Stafford 0.4 miles
Shop WHSmith 0.4 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 1.1 miles
Hospital County Hospital 1.5 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 2.5 miles
Train station Penkridge 5.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 113
Anti-social behaviour 56
Public order 28
Shoplifting 25
Criminal damage and arson 24
Other theft 19
Bicycle theft 11
Other crime 8
Burglary 7
Drugs 5
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 305

Within 1 mile during May 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 0.3 miles Good — 6 Nov 2012
King Edward VI High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Sep 2018
Castlechurch Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 14 Dec 2023
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy Other 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 May 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,000
Target investor price (1%) £89,600
  • 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).