For sale Semi-detached

16 WASHINGTON DRIVE

STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 4YD

3 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 27 May 2026 (-54d)

£180,000

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Reduced on 1 Jun 2026

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£76,950 Aug 2000

Local average

£254,664 (-29.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,888 of 33,755)

Street crime

198 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
  • Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • FITTED KITCHEN
  • DOWNSTAIRS W.C AND FAMILY BATHROOM
  • REAR GARDEN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
*THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME BOASTING TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, DOWNSTAIRS W.C, FAMILY BATHROOM AND REAR GARDEN*


DESCRIPTION
A well-proportioned three bedroom semi-detached family home, ideally positioned within a popular residential development in Stafford, offering generous living accommodation and excellent outdoor space, perfect for modern family living.

Internally, the property benefits from a practical and welcoming layout, briefly comprising an entrance hallway, a fitted kitchen, and a spacious open-plan living and dining area forming the heart of the home, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
To the first floor, the property offers three well-balanced bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.


Externally, the property enjoys a driveway providing off-road parking, with an enclosed rear garden offering a patio seating area and lawn—ideal for outdoor dining and family use.


Located within a highly regarded residential area, the property is well placed for access to local schools, amenities, and commuter links, making it an excellent choice for families and professionals alike.

Auctioneer's Comments 
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Internally 

Entrance Hallway 
A welcoming entrance hallway providing access to the ground floor accommodation, including the kitchen and main living space, with stairs rising to the first floor.

Kitchen 
A modern fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, incorporating integrated cooking appliances and space for additional white goods, with a pleasant outlook to the rear aspect.

Living Room/ Dining Room 
A spacious open-plan living and dining area forming the heart of the home, offering ample room for both lounge and dining furniture. Featuring a focal fireplace and plenty of natural light, this is an ideal space for entertaining and family living.

Downstairs W.C 
Convenient ground floor guest WC fitted with a low-level suite.

Bedroom One  
A well-proportioned principal bedroom with double glazed window to front.

En-Suite 
Having W.C, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.

Bedroom Two 
A generous double bedroom with space for freestanding furniture, ideal for family or guests with double glazed window to rear.

Bedroom Three 
A versatile third bedroom suitable as a single room, nursery, home office or dressing room with double glazed window to front.

Bathroom 
Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Externally 
Externally, the property enjoys a driveway providing off-road parking, with an enclosed rear garden offering a patio seating area and lawn—ideal for outdoor dining and family use.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - 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

Stafford

Connells

Reference: 88963872

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £180,000 +133.9%
Sold 11/08/2000 (25 years ago) £76,950

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
53 SILKMORE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JN £300,000 25/11/2025 Semi-detached
5 LANCASTER ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PF £230,000 30/10/2023 Semi-detached
31 LANCASTER ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PF £230,000 04/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 1 WASHINGTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YD £360,000 01/09/2023 Detached
34 YORK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PE £310,000 02/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 5 WASHINGTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YD £327,500 21/07/2023 Detached
11 MEADOW ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JQ £161,000 07/07/2023 Semi-detached
51 SILKMORE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JL £235,000 23/06/2023 Semi-detached
25 MEADOW ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JQ £151,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 9 WASHINGTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YD £320,000 15/11/2022 Detached
14 LANCASTER ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PF £160,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
99 SILKMORE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JH £325,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
8 YORK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PE £320,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
11 HAINER CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4XH £207,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
18 SILKMORE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JL £285,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
23 YORK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PE £202,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
6 HAINER CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4XH £210,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 3 WASHINGTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YD £235,000 08/07/2022 Detached
97 SILKMORE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JH £250,000 14/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 19 WASHINGTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YD £365,000 29/04/2022 Detached
22 FERRY FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JE £217,500 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
52 SILKMORE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JL £155,000 08/04/2022 Semi-detached
31 VIRGINIA AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YA £203,500 05/04/2022 Semi-detached
54 VIRGINIA AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4YA £180,000 21/02/2022 Semi-detached
39 SILKMORE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4JL £285,000 14/01/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £321,500 (5 sales)

Area average: £230,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.7%
10y growth 53.3%

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

1y (index) 6.1%
5y (index) 28.5%
10y (index) 54.2%

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: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Silkmore Crescent 0.1 miles
Shop B&Q 0.5 miles
Shop Home Bargains 0.5 miles
Train station Stafford 1.1 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 1.3 miles
Hospital County Hospital 1.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 1.9 miles
Train station Penkridge 4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 74
Anti-social behaviour 45
Shoplifting 20
Public order 19
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other theft 7
Bicycle theft 6
Other crime 4
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Vehicle crime 3
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Total incidents 198

Within 1 mile during May 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
Silkmore Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 30 May 2018
Flash Ley Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 16 Jul 2023
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 26 Jun 2018
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.7 miles Good — 5 Dec 2011
St Leonard's Primary School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.5%
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).