# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST17 0JD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 24 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0JD | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £165,000 May 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/12/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,271/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,735 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2121-4311-1437-4322-6761) ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 BABBACOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JD | £165,000 | 22/05/2014 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £256,534 (59 Semi-detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800 *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:** £3,256/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.8% - **10y growth:** 53.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 56.1% ## 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)