Sold Bungalow

5 HILL CROFT

STAFFORD, HIXON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0QN

2 beds Listed 15 Jul 2005 (-7651d)

£158,950

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Property details

Last sold

£174,950 Jun 2007

Local average

£509,354 (-68.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,851 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2 good sized bedrooms
  • Excellent reception accommodation
  • Mature gardens to front and rear
  • Garage
  • Double glazed and gas centrally heated

Description

SUMMARY
Sought after village location, delightful detached bungalow in quiet cul-de-sac location


DIRECTIONS
Directions from Lichfields cathedral city centre location. Proceed North on the A51 Stafford Road, continuing on this road through Rugeley Town Centre, bearing right at Wolesley Bridge, on the A51, part Great Haywood, Hixon is sign-posted on the right-hand side, continuing to the village. In the centre of the village, turn right and then first left into Hill Croft.


DESCRIPTION

On The Ground Floor 


Reception Vestible 
Having double-glazed window to front and inner door to:

Spacious Lounge  (14' 3" x 11' 4")
the focal point of the room is provided by revealed brickwork fireplace with Living Flame electric fire, three wall-light points, radiator, tv aerial point, coved cornice to ceiling, uPVC double-glazed bow window to front.

Dining Area  (8' 7" x 8' 5")
Having radiator, coved cornice to ceiling, uPVC double-glazed window to side.

Fitted Kitchen  (11' 1" x 8' 5")
Having a comprehensive range of fitted base and eye level units incorporating ample fitted cupboard and drawers together with stainless steel sink unit, working surfaces, co-ordinated ceramic wall-tiling, electric cooker point, stainless steel chimney hood, space for fridge/freezer, central heating radiator, double-glazed window to rear, door to side.

Inner Hallway 
Having airing cupboard and loft access, off which leads

Bedroom 1  (9' 10" x 9' 8")
Having built-in wardrobes with full-width mirror sliding doors, radiator, uPVC double-glazed window to rear.

Bathroom  (7' x 5' 10")
Having panelled bath, electric shower unit, wash-hand basin, low level w.c., co-ordinated ceramic wall-tiling, double-height radiator, ceramic tiled floor, double-glazed window to side.

Bedroom 2  (11' 5" x 8' 8")
Being located off the dining-room and having central heating radiator, coved cornice to ceiling, uPVC double-glazed window to front.

Outside: 
The property is set back from the road behind an established frontage with driveway with off-road car parking facilities, lawned, flower and herbaceous borders.

Garage  (16' 9" x 8' 3")
Having an up-and-over door, power and light, gas fire boiler, plumbing for washing machine.

Covered Side Patio Area 


Mature Rear Garden 
Having patio, lawn, flower and herbaceous borders, garden pond.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003 - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Lichfield

Connells

Reference: 4326484

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9232363

Property Details

Street: 5 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/12/2012

Work Completed: 24/10/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15104050 Recent

Property Details

Street: 5 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/03/2022

Work Completed: 10/03/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15390680 Recent

Property Details

Street: 5 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 11/09/2022

Work Completed: 21/07/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15793571 Recent

Property Details

Street: 5 Hill Croft

Town: Hixon

Postcode: ST18 0QN

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/06/2023

Work Completed: 23/05/2023

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

52% since 2002

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/06/2007 (19 years ago) £174,950 +10.4%
Sold 19/05/2006 (20 years ago) £158,500 +37.8%
Sold 22/11/2002 (23 years ago) £115,000

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
4 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY £272,000 28/11/2025 Detached
8 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB £330,000 21/11/2025 Detached
5 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH £324,000 29/11/2023 Detached
9 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH £330,000 19/10/2023 Detached
22 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD £300,000 29/09/2023 Detached
FORTYWINKS FEATHERBED LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QS £370,000 15/06/2023 Detached
GOWER HOUSE MARTINS WAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PW £368,000 16/12/2022 Detached
1 RIDGEWAY, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NZ £210,000 11/11/2022 Detached
3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY £236,500 31/10/2022 Detached
6 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0LY £232,000 17/10/2022 Detached
8 ELM CRESCENT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FD £365,000 03/10/2022 Detached
LAUNDRY COTTAGE SMITHY LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0PP £350,000 09/09/2022 Detached
41 ELIZABETH GARDENS, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QX £395,000 12/08/2022 Detached
CHESTALL HOUSE LEGGE LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NU £430,000 05/08/2022 Detached
11 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH £347,000 30/06/2022 Detached
3 BATH LANE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FG £525,000 14/04/2022 Detached
4 SYCAMORE DRIVE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FB £332,000 13/04/2022 Detached
1 VICTORIA WALK, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0RH £350,000 01/04/2022 Detached
38 MEADOW GLADE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0NT £255,000 30/03/2022 Detached
2 VINE CLOSE, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0FE £340,000 30/11/2021 Detached
Same street 3 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN £220,500 12/08/2021 Detached
Same street 6 HILL CROFT, HIXON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0QN £233,000 06/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £226,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £333,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 30.1%
10y growth 67.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 25.5%
10y (index) 50.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £802/mo
Realistic £891/mo
Optimistic £980/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Post Office 0.1 miles
Train station Chartley Halt 1.3 miles
Train station Amerton Station 1.3 miles
Shop The Haywoods Hair Studio 2.8 miles
Shop Londis 3.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 3.3 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 4.9 miles
Hospital Rowley Hall Hospital 5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 4
Public order 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 8

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
St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 10 Nov 2014
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 2 Jul 2014
St John's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 10 Nov 2022
Anson CofE Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 10 Dec 2023
Colwich CofE Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 26 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.56%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,375
Target investor price (1%) £89,100
  • 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).