Castle Bank
Stafford, ST16, ST16 1DJ
£450,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
F
Local average
£324,731 (+38.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,290 of 33,755)
Street crime
105 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Traditional Detached Family Home
- Excellent Potential To Modernise Throughout
- Spacious Dual Aspect Living Room
- Three Well Proportioned Bedrooms
- Contemporary Bath/Shower Room
- Large Driveway & Attached Garage
- Beautiful Garden Backing Onto Greenery
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
If your property search has been storming the castle gates looking for space, potential and a location to match, Castle Bank may just be where your happily ever after begins…
Positioned within one of Stafford’s most established and desirable residential areas, this traditional detached home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers ready to create a long term family home tailored to their own tastes and style. Requiring some cosmetic improvement throughout, the property already offers generous proportions, a superb plot and beautifully maintained gardens, making it the perfect canvas for the next chapter.
Stepping inside, the entrance hall provides access to all ground floor accommodation, with stairs rising to the first floor. There is also a useful guest WC tucked away off the hallway. The spacious dual aspect living room is flooded with natural light thanks to a window to the front and double doors opening directly onto the rear garden creating a wonderful connection between inside and out. A decorative fireplace provides an attractive focal point and enhances the room’s cosy feel.
The separate dining room offers fantastic versatility depending on a buyer’s lifestyle requirements and could easily serve as a formal dining space, second sitting room, home office or playroom. Once again, a decorative fireplace adds character, whilst the rear facing window enjoys lovely views over the garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces incorporating a built in oven and hob, with further space available for additional appliances. A side access door leads conveniently outside to the rear garden.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well proportioned bedrooms, including two generous double bedrooms. Completing the accommodation is a stylish modern bath/shower room fitted with a contemporary suite comprising WC, vanity wash hand basin, bath and open ended shower cubicle.
Externally, this home occupies an enviable plot set back from the road behind a substantial driveway providing ample off road parking and access to the attached single garage. The front garden is well maintained with lawned areas and established planting beds adding kerb appeal from the moment you arrive.
To the rear lies a truly standout feature of the property. The large beautifully maintained garden backs directly onto a green area, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and openness rarely found. A paved patio seating area provides the perfect place for outdoor entertaining before leading onto a substantial lawn framed by mature and well stocked borders.
Castle Bank remains a highly regarded residential location within Stafford, popular with families thanks to its established surroundings, spacious detached homes and convenient access to Stafford town centre, excellent commuter links and nearby schooling. Stafford railway station also offers direct links to London, Birmingham and Manchester, making the area particularly appealing for commuters.
EPC Rating: E
Listed by
Stafford
Dourish & Day
Reference: 88870257
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 60 | 74 | 248 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 20 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 55 | 81 | 116 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 22 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 65 | 79 | 189 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 26, Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 65 | 85 | 166 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 28 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 65 | 79 | 147 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 30 CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD | 70 | 81 | 196 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 36 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 66 | 79 | 86 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 38 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 65 | 81 | 101 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 40, Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 65 | 75 | 155 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 44 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 51 | 63 | 108 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 46 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 70 | 82 | 134 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 46, Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 64 | 77 | 133 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 48 Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 66 | 80 | 140 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 52, Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 29 | 82 | 72 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 54, Castle Bank, STAFFORD | 44 | 76 | 204 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £450,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 CLARENDON DRIVE, WESTERN DOWNS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UF | £200,000 | 06/03/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 38 CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DJ | £275,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| 4 ISABEL CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FS | £330,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached |
| 47 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UE | £252,500 | 05/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 CRANBROOK WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UJ | £240,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| 56A CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DW | £865,000 | 22/02/2023 | Detached |
| 42 THORNEYFIELDS LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9YS | £351,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street OLD VICARAGE EAST CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DJ | £585,000 | 03/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ISABEL CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FS | £355,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 CLEVELAND WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UH | £212,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 51 CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DW | £425,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 DENZIL GREEN, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9XG | £212,500 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 21 TUDOR WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9XL | £495,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 DELAMERE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TL | £275,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 12 DELAMERE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TL | £277,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 58 CASTLE BANK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DW | £585,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |
| 80 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UE | £185,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 18 CLARENDON DRIVE, WESTERN DOWNS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9UF | £205,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 2 CASTLE HOUSE DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DS | £500,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CASTLE HOUSE DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DS | £428,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |
| 11 ISABEL CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FS | £300,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 6 ISABEL CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FS | £330,000 | 17/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £430,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £351,150 (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: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Castle Bank
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Castle Church | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Thorneyfields Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Tritex Games | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | WHSmith | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 2.2 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Penkridge | 5.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2023 |
| King Edward VI High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 Sep 2018 |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 May 2022 |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 26 May 2017 |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 6 Nov 2012 |
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, Peveril Close, ST16 | £1,270/mo | 3 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,270/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).
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