# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST16 1BJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 BEECHCROFT AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1BJ | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 133 m² | | Last sold | £338,000 Jul 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/08/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,832/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2194-8118-6191-1111-0267) ## Description Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year! 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 BEECHCROFT AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1BJ | £338,000 | 20/07/2022 | 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 | | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £219,458 (32 Semi-detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +59.5% ## 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):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,600 *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:** £2,632/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.1% - **10y growth:** 8.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.1% - **5y growth (index):** 28.5% - **10y growth (index):** 54.2% ## 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)