68 LOWER ROAD
CANNOCK, HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS12 1NB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
93 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£195,000 Mar 2018
Price per m²
£3,011/m²
Local average
£212,399 (+31.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,044 of 33,755)
Street crime
197 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Traditional three bedroom semi-detached family home situated on the highly sought after Lower Road in Hednesford
- Three very well-proportioned double bedrooms - two of which have been extended
- An impressive 19ft+ principle bedroom with contemporary fitted wardrobes and a separate dressing area
- Modern family bathroom featuring a bath with separate shower cubicle
- Open-plan kitchen-diner with modern shaker-style cabinetry and a host of integrated appliances including fridge-freezer, dishwasher and microwave
- Bay-fronted lounge-diner with double doors opening into the kitchen-diner
- Orangery extension with insulated vaulted ceiling and double french doors opening onto the rear garden
- Front storm porch leading into a spacious entrance hallway
- Excellent kerb appeal with a substantial driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and double gated access to the rear garden
- Large rear garden featuring a generous lawn, mature planted borders, blockpaved seating area with a storage shed and a greenhouse
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a front storm porch leading into a spacious entrance hallway, a bay-fronted lounge-diner with double doors opening into the kitchen-diner, and an impressive orangery extension featuring an insulated vaulted ceiling and double French doors opening onto the rear garden. The open-plan kitchen-diner is fitted with modern shaker-style cabinetry and a host of integrated appliances, including a fridge-freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
To the first floor are three very well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which have been extended. The impressive 19ft+ principal bedroom benefits from contemporary fitted wardrobes and a separate dressing area, while the modern family bathroom features a bath alongside a separate shower cubicle.
Externally, the property offers excellent kerb appeal, with a substantial driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and double gated access to the rear garden. The large rear garden features a generous lawn, mature planted borders, a block-paved seating area, storage shed and greenhouse, providing an excellent outdoor space for both families and entertaining.
This impressive home offers a fantastic opportunity to secure a traditional family property in a highly desirable residential location, with excellent commuting links and convenient access to Cannock town centre and a wide range of local amenities. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation, attractive extensions and superb outdoor space this property has to offer.
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Listed by
Cannock
Paul Carr
Reference: 93800268
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/09/2026
Expiry date: 21/09/2036
Current heating cost: £879/year
Potential heating cost: £691/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,250
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
231% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £280,000 | +43.6% |
| Sold | 29/03/2018 (8 years ago) | £195,000 | +32.2% |
| Sold | 01/07/2005 (21 years ago) | £147,500 | +150% |
| Sold | 08/12/2000 (25 years ago) | £59,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 HERONDALE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UF | £215,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 MEADOW LARK CLOSE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UE | £210,500 | 09/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 63 BERRY HILL, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UJ | £220,000 | 10/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| CROSS KEYS FARM, 46 HILL STREET, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2DN | £425,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 BERRY HILL, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UJ | £210,000 | 05/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 61 STAGBOROUGH WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UD | £240,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 23 STAGBOROUGH WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UD | £198,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 LINDEN VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UA | £212,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LINDEN VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UA | £280,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LINDEN VIEW, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UA | £251,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 BERRY HILL, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UJ | £95,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 SWALLOWFIELDS DRIVE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UG | £220,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 STAGBOROUGH WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UB | £225,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 95 LOWER ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1ND | £224,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MEADOW LARK CLOSE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UE | £239,995 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 BERRY HILL, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UJ | £195,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 EAST CANNOCK ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1NA | £270,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 51 BERRY HILL, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UJ | £175,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 SWALLOWFIELDS DRIVE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UQ | £210,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 STAGBOROUGH WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1UD | £200,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 98 LOWER ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1NB | £182,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £182,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £225,775 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cannock Chase. Series: Semi-detached. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cannock Chase. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cannock Chase.
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 | Lower Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | East Cannock Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Newlife Plus+ | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Katherine House Hospice Big Shop | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Hednesford | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Cannock | 1.3 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Centre for Health Innovation | 8.4 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 8.6 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 8.8 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 197 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2013 |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2022 |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Apr 2024 |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 14 Mar 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).