# 1 bedroom flat for sale (ST17 4BS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, DRAKEFORD COURT, WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 4BS |
| Price | £90,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 45 m² |
| Last sold | £85,000 Apr 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £184/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,800

### Recommendations
- L2 (£1,200 - £2,400)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7635-8826-9500-0177-1292)

## Description

A well-presented ground floor one-bedroom retirement flat set within a popular and well-maintained complex. Residents benefit from excellent communal facilities including a shared lounge, on-site laundry, resident parking, and the reassurance of an on-site manager. A doctors’ surgery is conveniently located within the complex, adding to the ease of everyday living.

The accommodation comprises a generous living room with space for both seating and dining, which also benefits from an external door providing easy access. There is a good-sized bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes, a modern walk-in shower room designed for comfort and accessibility, and a well-proportioned storage cupboard located in the entrance hallway. The kitchen, of a unique shape, is positioned just off the main living area and offers practical workspace and storage.

This property offers comfortable, secure living in a friendly community environment, ideal for those seeking convenience and peace of mind.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does no go ahead.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/171616016/1581144) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/171616016/1581145) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 1 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £85,000 | 18/04/2019 | Flat |
| DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 1 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £148,082 | 20/01/2006 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE OLD SCHOOL 11 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4US | £215,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| 15 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £186,000 | 06/02/2025 | Flat |
| HUMPHREY COURT 16 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SD | £245,000 | 17/01/2025 | Flat |
| 16 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £155,000 | 01/10/2024 | Flat |
| HUMPHREY COURT 29 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SD | £182,000 | 19/12/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 15 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £90,000 | 18/12/2023 | Flat |
| 24 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £157,000 | 18/12/2023 | Flat |
| THE OLD SCHOOL 30 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4US | £172,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| HUMPHREY COURT 34 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SD | £245,000 | 24/08/2023 | Flat |
| 96A WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4AH | £70,000 | 15/08/2023 | Flat |
| 22 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £168,500 | 28/07/2023 | Flat |
| 23 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £148,500 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| 37 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4DA | £71,000 | 24/03/2023 | Flat |
| 15 CHETWYND COURT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4FQ | £166,500 | 16/03/2023 | Flat |
| HUMPHREY COURT 10 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SD | £185,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| NEW GARDEN HOUSE FLAT 2 NEW GARDEN STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4DZ | £85,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 38A WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £62,500 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SCHOOL 19 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4US | £163,000 | 13/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 4 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £85,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SCHOOL 20 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4US | £170,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SCHOOL 11 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4US | £195,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| HUMPHREY COURT 6 THE OVAL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SD | £267,000 | 09/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 2 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £92,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 14 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £91,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| 58 FRIARS TERRACE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4AU | £125,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 29 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £82,000 | 03/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 31 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £81,000 | 27/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] DRAKEFORD COURT FLAT 26 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS | £95,000 | 13/12/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £84,813 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £168,575 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £169,714 (7 Flat, ST17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £806/mo
- **Realistic:** £896/mo
- **Optimistic:** £986/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Chapel St, ST16 | £690/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £690/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.77% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £86,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £69,000

*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 £690/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £242/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.1%

*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:** £2,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 45.3%
- **10y growth:** -2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 27%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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