9 MAPLE CLOSE
MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE TF9 1NT
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
68 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£59,500 Aug 1999
Price per m²
£3,456/m²
Local average
£226,318 (+3.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,765 of 33,755)
Street crime
18 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow
- Highly Popular Residential Area in Walking Distance of local Shops and Bus Stop
- Front Porch, generous Living Room, Breakfast Ktchen
- Bedroom One with Built-In Wardrobes, Bathroom
- Extended Bedroom Two/Sitting Room with French Doors to the Garden
- Enclosed Rear Garden with Patio & garden Shed
- Car Port and Driveway Parking
- Council Tax Band - B, Energy Rating - TBC
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Covered, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The accommodation includes the Front Porch that leads into a generous Lounge with light flooding in through the picture window to the front and a feature fireplace housing a gas fire. Off the Inner Hall is the Breakfast Kitchen with a good range of units, space for your fridge, washing machine and oven, and a door out to the side of the property.
Bedroom One is a good-size Double Room with a wall of built-in wardrobes, and the extended second Bedroom is a really welcoming space with the French doors and built-in wardrobes that has been used as a Sitting Room. Completing the accommodation is the Bathroom with an electric shower over the bath.
Externally, the property makes a great first impression with wrought-iron gates opening to the landscaped front Garden and Driveway leading to the carport. A gate opens to the rear private Garden which has a patio and steps up to a mature lawn with garden shed.
We highly recommend you view this lovely property to appreciate everything it has to offer - so please call the team at our Market Drayton office to arrange your viewing.
LOCATION Market Drayton is a busy market town with a weekly street market every Wednesday whose charter dates back to 1245. The town has the Grove School with Sixth Form, Indoor Swimming Pool, Doctors' Clinic, Dentists and a range of Cafes, Shops, Supermarkets and Sports Clubs, and access to the Shropshire Union Canal.
A wider range of shops and facilities can be found via the A53 to Shrewsbury and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and the A41 links to Newport and Whitchurch. The nearest mainline train stations are at Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent, and the M6 is approximately a 30 minutes' drive.
ACCOMMODATION
FRONT PORCH 6' 1" x 5' 6" (1.85m x 1.68m)
LOUNGE 14' 4" x 12' 5" max (4.37m x 3.78m)
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 12' 1" x 9' 3" max (3.68m x 2.82m)
INNER HALL
BATHROOM 6' 3" x 7' 0" max (1.91m x 2.13m)
BEDROOM ONE 10' 9" x 11' 5" (3.28m x 3.48m) Measured to wardrobe fronts
BEDROOM TWO 13' 2" x 10' 11" (4.01m x 3.33m)
TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH
Tel: or email:
DIRECTIONS From our office on Maer Lane turn left, right at Nagington's Garage, left on Prospect Road, right on Longslow Road and immediately left on Farcroft Drive. At the t-junction, turn right and then left on Sherwood Crescent, taking the first right on Maple Close where the property is on your left and can be identified by our For Sale sign.
SERVICES We are advised that all mains services and gas fired central heating are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. Tel:
COUNCIL TAX BAND - B
ENERGY RATING - TBC The full Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available for you to download by clicking the link on this listing or by using the postcode to search at:
TENURE We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.
METHOD OF SALE For Sale by Private Treaty.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FLOOR PLAN: This floor plan is not to scale - please use it as a guideline to layout only. The measurements, contents and positioning are approximations only and provided as a guidance tool and not an exact replication of the property.
AML REGULATIONS: We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. The initial checks are carried out on our behalf by MoveButler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you, directly to MoveButler, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, and is non-refundable.
BARBERS COPYRIGHT: Unless we agree otherwise with you in writing, we hold the copyright on all photographic and video marketing material used to market this property. These should not be reproduced by any third party without our express consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use these for marketing initiatives to promote the property or the Company. We may use various options for marketing including all social media and mailing campaigns, all designed to help with the sale/rental of your property.
PROPERTY INFORMATION: We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance, please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
PROPERTY VALUATION SERVICE: If you're looking to sell your property, our highly experienced Valuers can give you a No Obligation, Free-of-Charge Sales Valuation on your property. During this appointment we will discuss sold prices of similar properties, comparable properties currently on the market and the property market conditions - helping us to make a marketing plan to suit your needs. Call us on to arrange an appointment.
RESIDENTIAL LETTING SERVICE
Barbers are a long-established firm in the field of Residential Lettings and Property Management. Our Award-Winning team have a wealth of experience and knowledge, and we have a dedicated Property Management team responsible for managing over 800 properties in the local area. If you are interested in buying this or any other property as an investment, please contact us for more information on the services we can offer.
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE: To be sure that you have the most up-to-date information on suitable Mortgages available to you, we can arrange for you to meet with our Independent Mortgage Advisor from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Please call our Market Drayton office for an appointment.
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Listed by
Market Drayton
A M Arthan Ltd t/a Barbers
Reference: 173521166
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 26/03/2026
Expiry date: 25/03/2036
Current heating cost: £857/year
Potential heating cost: £761/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floor Plan
Location
Floor Plan
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6733300
Property Details
Street: 9 Maple Close
Town: MARKET DRAYTON
Postcode: TF9 1NT
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 03/08/2009
Work Completed: 14/07/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11905482
Property Details
Street: 9 Maple Close
Town: MARKET DRAYTON
Postcode: TF9 1NT
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 17/10/2016
Work Completed: 20/09/2016
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 | — | £235,000 | +295% |
| Sold | 27/08/1999 (26 years ago) | £59,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 BUNTINGSDALE ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1LP | £305,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NH | £255,000 | 05/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 63 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NW | £200,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NH | £275,000 | 16/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 ALDER ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3HZ | £250,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WILLOW CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NS | £203,800 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 106 BENTLEYS ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1LJ | £200,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BUNTINGSDALE ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1LP | £255,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NH | £251,159 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NH | £235,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 100 BENTLEYS ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1LJ | £390,000 | 17/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 124 FARCROFT DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3EY | £212,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BIRCH CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NR | £245,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 MAPLE CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NT | £225,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NJ | £190,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BUNTINGSDALE ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1LP | £230,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2, LONGFORD TURNING, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3PG | £155,000 | 15/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NJ | £205,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NJ | £210,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £225,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £237,053 (18 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Busy D's Laundry Service | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Dominos Unisex Hair Studio | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Prees | 7.5 miles |
| Train station | Whitchurch | 8.3 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 8.7 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2017 |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 28 Nov 2013 |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2015 |
| The Grove School | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Jul 2024 |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 20 Sep 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).