15 DARNFORD CLOSE
STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1LR
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
112 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£249,995 Oct 2020
Price per m²
£2,946/m²
Local average
£324,731 (+1.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (30,126 of 33,755)
Street crime
72 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four Double Bedrooms Including Principal With En-Suite
- Two Reception Rooms Offering Flexible Family Living
- Beautifully Finished Kitchen Dining Room With Sliding Doors
- Practical Utility Room And Ground Floor WC
- Private Rear Garden With Pergola-Covered Decking Area
- Driveway Parking Plus Integrated Garage
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Tucked away on a quiet corner of Darnford Close, this is the kind of home where busy family life fits effortlessly around cosy evenings, garden gatherings and spaces that quietly get on with the job. From the moment you arrive, there’s a reassuring sense of balance here, generous rooms, a thoughtful layout and a garden designed for both play and relaxation.
The property is approached by a pebbled driveway providing parking for two vehicles, alongside an integrated garage. A front porch leads straight into the main living room, a warm and welcoming space with an electric log-burner style fireplace set within attractive tiling and finished with a wooden mantle. It’s a room that manages to feel cosy without ever sacrificing space, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
To the right of the entrance is a versatile reception room, currently perfect as a children’s playroom, snug or home office, with the staircase rising from here to the first floor. From the living room, a glazed timber door opens into the kitchen and dining space, a real heart-of-the-home room. There is ample space for a family dining table positioned in front of large sliding glass doors that open directly onto the garden, flooding the room with natural light.
The kitchen itself is beautifully finished, with integrated appliances including a dishwasher and oven, a four-burner gas hob and a cleverly designed recessed area that accommodates a freestanding fridge freezer in a way that feels almost built-in. From here, the layout flows into a practical utility area with an additional sink, under-counter space for both a washing machine and dryer, access to the garage and a generous guest WC that also works perfectly as a boot and shoe storage area.
Upstairs, the first floor offers four genuinely well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a smartly finished en-suite shower room with folding door, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom with shower over the bath.
Outside, the rear garden is a real highlight. A paved seating area sits to the left, ideal for outdoor dining, while the central lawn is framed by mature flower borders and benefits from excellent privacy thanks to established trees and shrubs. To the right, a raised decking area sits beneath a sheltered pergola, creating a fantastic spot for summer evenings. Gated side access leads out to the rear alleyway, adding further practicality.
Altogether, this is a home that offers flexibility, comfort and space in equal measure — perfectly suited to family life while still feeling calm, private and well considered.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Stafford
Dourish & Day
Reference: 87568308
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 12/02/2026
Expiry date: 11/02/2036
Current heating cost: £1,636/year
Potential heating cost: £1,203/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14830935 Recent
Property Details
Street: 15 Darnford Close
Town: STAFFORD
Postcode: ST16 1LR
Installation Details
Items: 5 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 17/10/2021
Work Completed: 22/09/2021
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
194% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £330,000 | +32% |
| Sold | 07/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £249,995 | +56.2% |
| Sold | 12/12/2013 (12 years ago) | £160,000 | +28% |
| Sold | 23/05/2013 (13 years ago) | £125,000 | +47.1% |
| Sold | 23/06/2000 (25 years ago) | £85,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 FAIROAK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LU | £225,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 5 ELMHURST CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LX | £212,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 MARSWORTH WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UB | £365,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached |
| 3 ELFORD CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LS | £235,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached |
| 17 WOODLANDS ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QR | £230,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 3 LAWNSFIELD WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TS | £267,500 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| 16 BEVERLEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RR | £325,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached |
| 1 SPRINGVALE RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TE | £250,000 | 20/06/2023 | Detached |
| 13 AMBLEFIELD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SU | £150,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached |
| THE FIRS FIRST AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QG | £255,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 22 FAIROAK AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LU | £200,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 78 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RL | £405,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 LINKSFIELD GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TG | £225,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached |
| 10 COPPICE WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RN | £290,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RL | £431,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 23 LAWNSFIELD WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TS | £210,000 | 08/10/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 23 DARNFORD CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1LR | £240,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 37 OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RL | £345,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 21 MEADOWBANK WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TA | £240,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 19 MARSWORTH WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UB | £280,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 20 RAMBLEFORD WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1TW | £235,000 | 05/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £240,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £268,775 (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): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Darnford Close | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Redhill | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Parkside Stores | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Costcutter | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 1.9 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 2.6 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2014 |
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2022 |
| Greenhall | Other | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 1 Feb 2013 |
| Marshlands School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2014 |
| Tillington Manor Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 12 Jun 2023 |
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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).