For sale Detached

31 KINGS DRIVE

STAFFORD, HOPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0AJ

4 beds 1 baths 1,421 sq ft Listed 29 May 2026 (-26d)

£425,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST18 0AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 KINGS DRIVE, STAFFORD, HOPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0AJ |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 132 m² |
| Last sold | £280,000 May 2005 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/11/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £836/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/9360-2398-1190-2499-8155)

## Description

Call us **9AM - 9PM** -**7 **days a week, **365** days a year!

Become king of the castle in this architecturally striking home, elevated perfectly to enjoy the best of the surrounding countryside! Situated on sought-after Kings Drive in the charming village of Hopton, this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence offers an outstanding blend of striking modernist architecture, contemporary living and picturesque rural surroundings. Perfectly positioned for those seeking countryside tranquillity without compromising on connectivity, the village remains within easy reach of Stafford town centre, offering an excellent range of amenities, commuter links and a mainline railway station.

Designed with style and functionality in mind, the accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, complemented by a guest WC and a versatile fourth bedroom on the ground floor.

The first floor showcases the heart of the home - a superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, flooded with natural light and finished to a high contemporary standard. The modern fitted kitchen seamlessly flows into the living area, while doors open onto a generous balcony enjoying far-reaching rural views, creating the ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing. A further utility room adds additional practicality.

The upper floor hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, while bedroom two enjoys direct access to the garden through glazed doors, adding a unique connection to the outdoor space. Completing the accommodation is a stylish modern bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a driveway providing ample off-road parking, a detached garage with adjoining carport, and a garden area ideal for enjoying the surrounding countryside setting.

A truly distinctive home, combining architectural flair with flexible modern living in an enviable village location. This superb property is also being offered for sale with no upward chain.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/89058537/724209) - All
- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/89058537/724210) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/89058537/724211) - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89058537/724212) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £280,000 | 06/05/2005 | Detached |
| 31 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £205,000 | 16/08/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 30 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £455,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| WILLOW BANK WILMORE HILL LANE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AW | £430,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £445,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £450,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £430,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £509,354 (45 Detached, ST18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £802/mo
- **Realistic:** £891/mo
- **Optimistic:** £980/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,100

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,220/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 22.1%
- **10y growth:** 70.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

132 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£280,000 May 2005

Price per m²

£3,220/m²

Local average

£509,354 (-16.6%)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Four Bedroom Detached House
Popular Village Location
No Upward Chain
Modern Open Plan Kitchen / Living Diner
Balcony With Stunning Rural Views
Driveway, Garage & Carport

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Oil
Parking: Garage, Covered
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Become king of the castle in this architecturally striking home, elevated perfectly to enjoy the best of the surrounding countryside! Situated on sought-after Kings Drive in the charming village of Hopton, this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence offers an outstanding blend of striking modernist architecture, contemporary living and picturesque rural surroundings. Perfectly positioned for those seeking countryside tranquillity without compromising on connectivity, the village remains within easy reach of Stafford town centre, offering an excellent range of amenities, commuter links and a mainline railway station.
Designed with style and functionality in mind, the accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, complemented by a guest WC and a versatile fourth bedroom on the ground floor.
The first floor showcases the heart of the home - a superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, flooded with natural light and finished to a high contemporary standard. The modern fitted kitchen seamlessly flows into the living area, while doors open onto a generous balcony enjoying far-reaching rural views, creating the ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing. A further utility room adds additional practicality.
The upper floor hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, while bedroom two enjoys direct access to the garden through glazed doors, adding a unique connection to the outdoor space. Completing the accommodation is a stylish modern bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a driveway providing ample off-road parking, a detached garage with adjoining carport, and a garden area ideal for enjoying the surrounding countryside setting.
A truly distinctive home, combining architectural flair with flexible modern living in an enviable village location. This superb property is also being offered for sale with no upward chain.

EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stafford

Dourish & Day

Reference: 89058537

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/11/2021

Expiry date: 17/11/2031

Current heating cost: £836/year

Potential heating cost: £760/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Ground Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

37% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£425,000	+51.8%
Sold	06/05/2005 (21 years ago)	£280,000	+36.6%
Sold	16/08/2002 (23 years ago)	£205,000	—

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
Same street 30 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ	£455,000	09/11/2022	Detached
WILLOW BANK WILMORE HILL LANE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AW	£430,000	31/03/2022	Detached
Same street 42 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ	£445,000	01/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £450,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £430,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.1%

10y growth 70.9%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 25.5%

10y (index) 50.7%

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: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST18 0AJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Green	0.2 miles
Shop	TRT MOBILE MECHANICS AND WORKSHOPS	1.0 miles
University	Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site	1.3 miles
Shop	Katherine House Hospice Big Shop	1.4 miles
Hospital	St George's Hospital	1.9 miles
Train station	Stafford	2.6 miles
Hospital	Rowley Hall Hospital	3.2 miles
Train station	Amerton Station	3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Vehicle crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	4

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
The Weston Road Academy	Secondary	1.2 miles	Good — 23 Oct 2013
Veritas Primary Academy	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 21 May 2018
St John's CofE Primary Academy	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 15 Jul 2019
John Wheeldon Primary Academy	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 8 Oct 2019
Parkside Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 27 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%

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).