# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (GL5 4JA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 74 WESTWARD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL5 4JA | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 130 m² | | Last sold | £417,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £3,939/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,250 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9615-3051-7206-0425-9204) ## Description Wainstones, set at the top of a private drive well away from passing traffic, is a bit of hidden gem. Situated just a couple of miles west of Stroud, at Cainscross, this location allows for easy access to shops, amenities and several good schools, with county and canal-side walks close by. It is just one of three properties built here in 1963 using traditional methods, and it has been the home of our client for some forty years. It is now in need of some refurbishment, but presents an exciting opportunity for a buyer to add their own personal touch and modernise the space to their liking. Indeed, with over 1600 sq.ft. of ample family living space spread over two floors, this home is bursting with potential. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious kitchen, a dining room perfect for family meals, a generous 20’ sitting room, a convenient shower room, a conservatory for relaxed afternoons, and a rear lobby with direct access to the garden. Upstairs, the first floor offers a landing, a family bathroom, three good-sized bedrooms, and an additional room that could be transformed into a study, dressing room, or a nursery. There’s no shortage of space here, and with the added bonus of no onward chain and solar panels that benefit from a high feed-in tariff, Wainstones is ready and waiting for its new owners to make it their own. Outside you'll find parking, an integral garage with power and light and a level garden. The parking is to the front of the house and the garage, with the garden at the rear. This is a generous space with a level lawn, raised pond and a further area around to the side of the house. The garden is in need of some attention but could be quite lovely, with the mature specimen trees situated in neighboring grounds as a attractive backdrop.  Cainscross is close to the Stroudwater canal. Cross the road, walk into Frome Gardens and over the bridge and you're on the canal path, with amenities at The Wharf including a café, bar and beauty salon on hand and a playing field just across the water. The house is also well placed for three supermarkets and primary and secondary schools. Stroud town is within easy reach and benefits from an award winning weekly farmers market as well as a variety of local independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. The recently opened Five Valleys shopping centre is of particular note and is certainly worth a visit to sample the excellent range of food stalls and stores. The wider area has a good range of amenities, including supermarkets, a hospital, state and private schools, a leisure and sports centre and a main line railway station with a direct London (Paddington) service. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641365) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641367) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164135087/1641371) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164135087/1641372) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164135087/1641373) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 74 WESTWARD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JA | £417,000 | 17/10/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 100 WESTWARD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JA | £400,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 35 THE CHASE, CASHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4SB | £240,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | MAPERIN CHURCH ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JE | £400,000 | 03/11/2021 | Detached | | 13 UPPER CHURCH ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JF | £320,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | | 10 UPPER CHURCH ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JF | £390,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 26 THE CHASE, CASHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4SB | £245,000 | 04/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £332,500 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £648,643 (35 Detached, GL5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -34.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stroud). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £935/mo - **Realistic:** £1,039/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900 *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:** £3,269/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.1% - **10y growth:** 25.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stroud; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 19.5% - **10y growth (index):** 44.4% ## 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)