For sale Semi-detached

28 MELBOURNE CRESCENT

STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3JU

2 beds 1 baths 63 m² Listed 13 May 2026 (-28d)

£190,000

Offers in Excess of

Reduced on 22 May 2026 · Was £200,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

63 m²

Last sold

£43,500 May 1995

Local average

£215,497 (-11.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,341 of 33,755)

Street crime

148 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Council Tax Band B, Freehold
  • Well-presented semi-detached family home
  • Spacious and bright lounge with feature fireplace
  • Modern fitted kitchen with ample storage and worktop space
  • Versatile conservatory overlooking the rear garden
  • Well-proportioned bedrooms with flexible living space
  • Contemporary family bathroom suite
  • Generous rear garden with decking, lawn and storage sheds
  • Driveway parking
  • Excellent access to Stafford town centre and transport links

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented semi-detached home offering spacious living room, a modern kitchen, bright conservatory and a generous rear garden with decking. Ideally located close to schools, amenities, Stafford town centre and excellent commuter links.



Situated within a popular residential area of Stafford, this beautifully presented semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for families, first-time buyers or those looking to upsize. Well maintained throughout and ready to move straight into, the property combines comfortable living spaces with a generous rear garden and excellent access to local amenities, schools and commuter links.

The ground floor opens into a bright and welcoming lounge featuring stylish decor, wood-effect flooring and an attractive fireplace creating a cosy focal point. To the rear, the modern fitted kitchen offers an excellent range of wall and base units with ample worktop space and integrated cooking appliances, while the adjoining conservatory provides a fantastic additional reception area overlooking the garden and offering an ideal space for dining, entertaining or relaxing all year round.

Upstairs, the property benefits from two well-proportioned bedrooms with plenty of natural light and flexible space for family living, guest accommodation or home working. The bathroom has been fitted with a contemporary suite including a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a well-kept rear garden featuring a large decked seating area, lawn and established planting, creating an excellent outdoor environment for families and summer gatherings. There are also useful storage sheds and off-road parking to the front with side access leading to the rear garden.

The property is conveniently located for a range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, shops, cafes and leisure facilities. Stafford town centre offers a wider selection of retail and dining options along with a mainline railway station providing direct links to Birmingham, Manchester and London Euston, making the area highly appealing for commuters.

Families are well served by nearby primary and secondary schools, while green spaces, parks and countryside walks are easily accessible nearby. Excellent road links including the M6, A34 and A51 further enhance connectivity to surrounding towns and cities.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, condition and location this excellent home has to offer.

The sale is to include the hot tub. The American-style fridge freezer and washing/dryer machine within the kitchen may also be included, subject to agreement.

Premium Fast Sale

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Benefits

o Carefully implemented security measures
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o A significantly reduced chance of fall-throughs
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Deposit

Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £2,500. This forms part of the final purchase price and is NOT an extra cost.

This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.

An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Exclusivity

Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.

Process

Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:

STEP 1 - Register your interest
STEP 2 - Prepare your finances for the purchase
STEP 3 - Arrange a viewing
STEP 4 - Make an offer
STEP 5 - Secure your sale using our secure system
STEP 6 - Exchange and complete

Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.

If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.

Please note: to ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

Please call us now to book an appointment.


We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.
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Disclaimer
Springbok Properties for itself and the Vendors or lessors of properties for whom they act give notice that:
The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
TENURE
To be confirmed by the Vendor's Solicitors
Note
The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.
How to View this Property
Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.
AML REGULATIONS & PROOF OF FUNDING: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £190,000 +336.8%
Sold 26/05/1995 (31 years ago) £43,500

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
Same street 40 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £220,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
10 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SF £240,000 31/10/2025 Semi-detached
4 CANBERRA DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PX £320,000 13/11/2023 Semi-detached
57 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SE £250,000 09/11/2023 Semi-detached
10 GLADSTONE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JT £187,500 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
6 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ £172,500 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
63 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SE £282,000 12/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 38 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £237,000 25/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 38 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £230,000 16/09/2022 Terraced
8 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ £140,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
16 GLADSTONE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JT £300,000 11/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 12 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £172,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
10 MARLBOROUGH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SG £260,000 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 63 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £225,000 10/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 4 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £260,000 08/06/2022 Detached
Same street 19 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £176,500 08/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 52 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £226,000 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
44 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SF £130,000 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
10 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SY £152,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 17 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £169,500 08/12/2021 Terraced
59 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SE £195,000 03/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 25 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £173,000 26/11/2021 Terraced
Same street 43 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £260,000 10/11/2021 Detached
Same street 46 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £235,000 10/11/2021 Detached
51 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SE £188,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 34 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £170,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 34 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £170,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 32 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU £180,000 30/09/2021 Detached
12 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SF £248,500 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
2 GLADSTONE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JT £162,500 29/09/2021 Semi-detached
7 SALISBURY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SE £230,000 28/06/2021 Semi-detached
4 GLADSTONE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JT £159,000 23/06/2021 Semi-detached
17 MARLBOROUGH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SG £180,000 17/06/2021 Semi-detached
16 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SY £145,500 16/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £206,933 (15 sales)

Area average: £207,500 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.5%
10y growth 39.5%

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: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Portal Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Ellington Avenue 0.1 miles
Hospital County Hospital 0.3 miles
Shop Weston Road Launderette 0.6 miles
Shop TRT MOBILE MECHANICS AND WORKSHOPS 0.6 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 0.8 miles
Train station Stafford 1.5 miles
Hospital Rowley Hall Hospital 2.0 miles
Train station Amerton Station 4.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 62
Anti-social behaviour 24
Criminal damage and arson 11
Burglary 10
Other theft 10
Public order 7
Vehicle crime 7
Other crime 6
Bicycle theft 4
Drugs 4
Shoplifting 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 148

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
St John's CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 15 Jul 2019
Veritas Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 21 May 2018
The Weston Road Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Oct 2013
St Leonard's Primary School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 8 Oct 2019

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%
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).