# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST16 1SJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 9 SHELMORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1SJ | | Price | £275,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 109 m² | | Last sold | £74,000 Apr 1998 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/03/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,802/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,000 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2012-7125-3301-6121-1221) ## Description **Time to ditch the shell and crawl into a life of convenience! **This link-detached bungalow on Shelmore Close is ready to burst out of its shell, with three spacious bedrooms and a sought-after Stafford location that’s anything but slow-moving! With the town centre nearby and the A34 and M6 within easy reach, you can wave goodbye to lengthy journeys and hello to convenient living. So, if you’re ready to stop shell-ter-ing away and find a home that makes everyday life a breeze, this little beauty could be your perfect catch! Step inside to a bright dual-aspect living room with two sizeable windows, a feature fire surround and a warm multi-fuel burner. The kitchen sits just across the hall and offers sleek matching base and overhead cabinetry with room for appliances and plenty of storage space for kitchen and household essentials. Three spacious bedrooms provide the perfect spaces for guests, a study, a dressing room, or even a creative hobby room, while the first bedroom boasts glazed French doors leading into the conservatory. The shower room has been beautifully updated with modern tiling, a spacious shower, a sink with beneath storage and a W/C. Upstairs boasts an expansive loft room with an additional room for storage that is ideal for additional storage. Continue onwards outside to a fresh South-West facing rear garden with beautifully maintained grass lawns, mature shrubs and plants and a winding path that guides you to the end. To the front you will also find maintained lawns, a driveway with ample off-road parking, a single garage for secure storage, and a car port. **Location** **Stafford North** is a popular and well-connected area offering a great balance of convenience, community, and countryside. Located just a short distance from **Stafford town centre**, the northern side of the town is highly sought after by families, professionals, and commuters alike thanks to its excellent transport links, quality local amenities, and attractive residential developments. The area benefits from **easy access to the M6 motorway (Junction 14) Stafford railway station** is also within easy reach, offering regular direct services to London, Birmingham, and Liverpool, making it ideal for those needing to travel further afield. Local amenities include well-regarded **primary schools and the popular Sir Graham Balfour High School, **everyday shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, and pleasant green spaces. Nearby attractions such as **Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty** and **Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve** provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 SHELMORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SJ | £74,000 | 03/04/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £256,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached | | 16 BEVERLEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RR | £325,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached | | 16 HEATH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RB | £360,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 17 TRINITY RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RX | £250,000 | 12/07/2023 | Detached | | 29 HARCOURT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QY | £250,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached | | 38 HARCOURT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QY | £285,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached | | 23 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £315,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 31 TRINITY GORSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SL | £365,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | 9 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £300,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached | | THE FIRS FIRST AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QG | £255,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 BRACKEN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SG | £225,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £289,636 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £328,767 (30 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £812/mo - **Realistic:** £902/mo - **Optimistic:** £992/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redhill, ST16 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Taplin Close, ST16 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, The Ridgeway, ST16 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,065/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-118/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,523/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19% - **10y growth:** 40.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.8% - **10y growth (index):** 44.1% ## 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)