8 KINGSCROFT
CANNOCK, STAFFORDSHIRE WS12 2GT
£400,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£385,000 Sep 2022
Local average
£320,459 (+24.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,981 of 33,755)
Street crime
62 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- Modern four-bedroom detached family home occupying an enviable corner plot in the highly desirable Kingscroft area of Wimblebury
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms, with three benefitting from fitted wardrobes, alongside two en-suites and a spacious family bathroom
- Welcoming entrance hallway with a convenient downstairs cloakroom
- Three versatile reception rooms providing excellent flexibility for family living, entertaining or home working, plus a separate utility room
- Spacious modern kitchen-diner featuring stylish high-gloss cabinetry and a host of integrated appliances
- Generous rear garden with a large lawn, slabbed seating area and garden shed, ideal for outdoor entertaining and family life
- Excellent kerb appeal, with a substantial driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by a lawn and decorative planted borders
- Highly sought-after Wimblebury location, offering excellent school catchments, convenient access to local amenities and strong commuting links
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway with a downstairs cloakroom, three versatile reception rooms, and a separate utility room. The property also benefits from a modern kitchen-diner, fitted with stylish high-gloss cabinetry and a host of integrated appliances, providing an excellent space for both everyday family living and entertaining.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom further benefits from an en-suite, with a second en-suite serving another of the bedrooms. Completing the first-floor accommodation is a spacious and well-appointed family bathroom.
Set on a generous corner plot, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by a lawn and attractive decorative planted borders. The sizeable rear garden features a generous lawn, slabbed seating area and garden shed for further storage.
This impressive home offers a superb opportunity to secure a modern detached family property in a highly sought-after residential location. Wimblebury provides excellent school catchments, convenient access to local amenities and strong commuting links. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the spacious accommodation, attractive plot and excellent location this superb home has to offer.
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Listed by
Cannock
Paul Carr
Reference: 92073885
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~4,647 m² (1.15 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #13218745
Property Details
Street: 8 Kings Croft
Town: CANNOCK
Postcode: WS12 2GT
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 05/11/2018
Work Completed: 20/04/2018
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £400,000 | +3.9% |
| Sold | 09/09/2022 (3 years ago) | £385,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 351A LITTLEWORTH ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1HY | £400,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 10 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £390,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 72 KINGSCROFT, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GT | £375,000 | 10/10/2025 | Detached |
| 14 KEYS PARK ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GW | £355,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 FOXTAIL WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2FY | £400,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 6 KEYS PARK ROAD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GW | £340,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| 21 HAYMAKER WAY, WIMBLEBURY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 0FU | £378,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 14 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £360,000 | 16/02/2023 | Detached |
| 10 HORSESHOE DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 0FR | £341,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 40 HORSESHOE DRIVE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 0FR | £270,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 KINGSCROFT, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GT | £400,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 50 KINGSCROFT, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GT | £330,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 42 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £295,000 | 20/09/2022 | Detached |
| 70 KINGSCROFT, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GT | £410,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 36 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £320,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 4 FOXTAIL WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2FY | £330,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| 54 MEADOWSWEET WAY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GS | £410,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 11 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £248,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HAYMAKER WAY, WIMBLEBURY, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 0FU | £345,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
| 54 WATERMINT CLOSE, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 2GL | £355,500 | 01/12/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £352,625 (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): Cannock Chase. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cannock Chase. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cannock Chase.
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 | Kings Croft | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Arthur Street | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Barnardo's | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Walsall Carpets and Blinds | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Hednesford | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Cannock | 2.1 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 8.9 miles |
| University | University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus | 9.1 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 9.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 62 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 26 Jan 2023 |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2022 |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2016 |
| Five Ways Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2015 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
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).