# 1 bedroom flat for sale (WS12 4AE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 1, 437 CANNOCK ROAD, CANNOCK, HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS12 4AE | | Price | £85,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 35 m² | | Last sold | £67,500 Jul 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £695/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1337-2322-6200-0504-4226) ## Description A well-positioned one-bedroom first-floor flat situated in Hednesford, conveniently located opposite Hednesford railway station, making it ideal for commuters, first-time buyers, or buy-to-let investors. The accommodation is accessed via a communal entrance door into communal hallway and stairs leading to the first floor. The property is entered via a private entrance door opening into a galley-style fitted kitchen with a range of work surfaces and storage units, leading through an archway into the inner hallway. From the hallway are doors providing access to the bathroom, a separate WC, spacious double bedroom, and dual aspect lounge. Further benefiting from double glazing and central heating, this property offers comfortable and practical living accommodation in a highly convenient location. An excellent opportunity for a first-time purchase or investment property, offered within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and town centre facilities. Material Leasehold Information: Unexpired Term: Approximately 117 years Service Charge: £1,314 per annum Ground Rent: £50 Council Tax Band: A ## Property Photos - ![General View](/listings/photos/89045247/575826) - General View - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89045247/575827) - Lounge - ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/89045247/575828) - Kitchen Area - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89045247/575829) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89045247/575830) - Lounge - ![Entrance/Kitchen](/listings/photos/89045247/575831) - Entrance/Kitchen - ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/89045247/575832) - Kitchen Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89045247/575833) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/89045247/575835) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/89045247/575836) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89045247/575837) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89045247/575838) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89045247/575839) - Bathroom - ![Separate W.C](/listings/photos/89045247/575842) - Separate W.C - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/89045247/575843) - Hallway - ![Rear Communal Area](/listings/photos/89045247/575845) - Rear Communal Area ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89045247/575847) - Floorplan - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89045247/575850) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89045247/575852) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 437 FLAT 1 CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AE | £67,500 | 12/07/2021 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 WATERLOO MEWS, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1DN | £92,500 | 01/06/2023 | Flat | | 25 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £120,000 | 24/02/2023 | Flat | | 57 STEPHENSON WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AD | £132,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 9 WATERLOO MEWS, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1DN | £95,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 89 STEPHENSON WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AD | £100,000 | 17/11/2022 | Flat | | 22 PAGET MEWS, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1DN | £149,950 | 15/07/2022 | Flat | | 45 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £94,000 | 07/07/2022 | Flat | | 35 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £97,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat | | 33 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £100,000 | 14/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 443 CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AE | £130,000 | 20/05/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 389 CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AE | £318,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 73 STEPHENSON WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AD | £120,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 407 CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AE | £320,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 7 BLUEBELL CLOSE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AG | £97,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | 27 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £112,500 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | 25 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £102,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | 31 RAILWAY VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4FA | £126,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 425 CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4AE | £172,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £235,000 (4 sales) **Area average:** £109,854 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £120,083 (6 Flat, WS12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -29.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cannock Chase). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £761/mo - **Realistic:** £845/mo - **Optimistic:** £930/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Greenheath Road, WS12 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Maisonette, Herondale, WS12 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Heath Gap Road, WS11 | £800/mo | 1 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £717/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £675/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £248/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,429/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 24.8% - **10y growth:** 50.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cannock Chase; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 14.7% - **10y growth (index):** 42.6% ## 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)