Sold STC Semi-detached

24 BABBACOMBE AVENUE

STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0JD

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 5 Dec 2025 (-199d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£165,000 May 2014

Price per m²

£3,256/m²

Local average

£256,534 (+9.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,164 of 33,755)

Street crime

40 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Bright Lounge, Dining Room & Conservatory
  • Modern Kitchen with Utility, WC & Garage Access
  • Beautiful Garden with Summer House
  • Three Bedrooms & Neat Family Bathroom
  • Driveway Parking for Two Cars
  • Popular Residential Location Close to Schools & Amenities

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Tucked along Babbacombe Avenue, this is the sort of home where Sunday roasts linger, garden doors stay open all summer and every room seems to politely ask, ‘Shall we make a memory today?’
Set within one of Walton’s most popular residential pockets, close to excellent schools, peaceful walks, the canal, and easy routes into Stafford town centre, this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of comfort, practicality and warm family living.
The property is approached by a driveway for two cars and a neat entrance porch that opens into a welcoming hallway with handy under-stairs storage. From here, you can head into the bright and inviting living room, a lovely space with an electric log-burner-style feature fire giving it a cosy focal point. The lounge opens directly into the dining room, creating a seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining. The dining room is full of natural light and features bi-fold doors that lead to the conservatory, which in turn opens straight out to the garden.
The kitchen sits just off the dining room and is beautifully finished with modern units, tasteful neutral décor, and a belfast sink overlooking the garden. An integrated dishwasher, generous storage, and a large oven with a five-burner hob make it both stylish and functional. From here, a door leads into the utility room, a surprisingly spacious area with extra worktops, useful storage solutions, and access to the downstairs WC and the single garage.
Outside, the rear garden is a genuine highlight. A paved seating area sits just outside the back doors, opening onto a large, well-kept lawn framed by flower borders and mature planting. To the rear left is a second, larger paved patio, perfect for outdoor dining, while the right-hand corner is home to a beautifully finished summer house, complete with power and with an additional built-in storage shed behind. A side path provides access back to the front of the property.
Upstairs, the first floor offers three bedrooms: two generous doubles and a well-sized single. The principal bedroom, front facing, is a bright and comfortable space; the rear double overlooks the garden and features an airing cupboard. The single bedroom includes a neat over-stairs bulkhead, ideal for a TV stand or storage. The family bathroom is well-kept and neutrally finished, with a shower over the bath.
All in all, this is a wonderfully balanced home in a highly sought-after area, full of charm, practicality and that “just feels right” atmosphere that buyers love.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stafford

Dourish & Day

Reference: 170040227

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/12/2025

Expiry date: 18/12/2035

Current heating cost: £1,271/year

Potential heating cost: £1,118/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,735

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10731056

Property Details

Street: 24 Babbacombe Avenue

Town: STAFFORD

Postcode: ST17 0JD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/01/2015

Work Completed: 05/12/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #140564

Property Details

Street: 24 Babbacombe Avenue

Town: STAFFORD

Postcode: ST17 0JD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/10/2002

Work Completed: 27/08/2002

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 £280,000 +69.7%
Sold 22/05/2014 (12 years ago) £165,000

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
15 FALMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JQ £245,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
3 HONITON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EH £275,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
20 HELSTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0GZ £232,000 29/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 4 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD £245,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
10 HELSTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0GZ £244,000 19/06/2023 Semi-detached
111 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HU £260,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
14 BRAUNTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EP £270,000 15/03/2023 Semi-detached
11 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW £330,000 06/03/2023 Semi-detached
3 HARTLAND AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EJ £250,000 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
35 TIVERTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HA £240,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
2 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN £245,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
1 HELSTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0GZ £205,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
14 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW £250,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
106 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HT £240,500 27/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 9 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD £251,000 19/05/2022 Semi-detached
24 HELSTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0GZ £202,000 08/04/2022 Semi-detached
57 TORRINGTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JF £225,000 29/03/2022 Semi-detached
CHASE RIDGE STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JS £552,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
28 TIVERTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HA £250,000 21/02/2022 Semi-detached
143 PORLOCK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HU £280,000 17/02/2022 Semi-detached
19 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN £252,000 30/11/2021 Semi-detached
22 CAMBORNE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EN £247,000 25/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 10 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD £190,000 24/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 10 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD £190,000 24/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £219,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £264,725 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.8%
10y growth 53.3%

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: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Babbacombe Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Widecombe Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Newsagents 0.3 miles
Shop Francesco Group 0.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 1.4 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 1.9 miles
Train station Stafford 2.2 miles
Hospital Rowley Hall Hospital 2.2 miles
Train station Amerton Station 4.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 20
Anti-social behaviour 7
Public order 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 40

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
Leasowes Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
Walton High School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Feb 2012
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 24 Jul 2017
Oakridge Primary School Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
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).