Sold STC Detached

20 KNOWLE ROAD

STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0DN

4 beds 3 baths 2,271 sq ft Listed 8 Oct 2025 (-245d)

£795,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 0DN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 KNOWLE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0DN |
| Price | £795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 211 m² |
| Last sold | £345,000 Feb 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,748/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- B (1,500)
- W2 (6,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8992-1642-8529-1407-4063)

## Description

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

An address to be proud of and a home to fall in love with – Welcome to Knowle Road!  Tucked away in one of Weeping Cross’s most desirable cul-de-sacs, this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence combines elegant design with a highly coveted location.

Weeping Cross is renowned for its excellent amenities and schooling, with well-regarded primary schools and Walton High School just a short walk away. Local shops and services at Bodmin Avenue and Wildwood are within easy reach, while the rolling landscapes of Cannock Chase offer the perfect escape for walking and leisure. Stafford Town Centre, with its mainline train station and commuter links, is also just a short drive, keeping you well connected.

From the very first step inside, the home impresses. A welcoming entrance hallway with guest WC sets the tone, leading to a front-facing dining room, ideal for entertaining. The heart of the home is the spacious living room, complete with feature fireplace and bi-fold doors that open effortlessly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless flow between indoors and out. The modern kitchen is a showpiece in itself - styled with a central island, a full suite of integrated appliances, and sleek contemporary finishes, with a separate utility room adding convenience.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexibility for growing families. Two enjoy their own luxurious ensuite shower rooms, while the remaining rooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, featuring both bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous driveway offering ample parking, an integral garage, and a private, expansive rear garden—the perfect setting for summer entertaining or simply unwinding in style.

This is a home that embodies modern family luxury in a location that’s second to none—ready to welcome its next chapter.

EPC Rating: D

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/167984411/475940) - Front Elevation
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475942) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167984411/475944) - Kitchen
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/167984411/475945) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167984411/475946) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167984411/475948) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475949) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475950) - Living Room
- ![Views](/listings/photos/167984411/475951) - Views
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/167984411/475952) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475953) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475955) - Dining Room
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/167984411/475956) - Utility Room
- ![Guest WC](/listings/photos/167984411/475957) - Guest WC
- ![First Floor Landing](/listings/photos/167984411/475958) - First Floor Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/167984411/475959) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/167984411/475960) - Bedroom One
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/167984411/475963) - Ensuite
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/167984411/475964) - Bedroom Two
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/167984411/475965) - Ensuite
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/167984411/475966) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/167984411/475968) - Bedroom Four
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/167984411/475969) - Family Bathroom
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/167984411/475971) - Family Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/167984411/475977) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/167984411/475979) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/167984411/475981) - Rear Elevation
- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/167984411/475984) - Front Elevation
- ![Elevated Image](/listings/photos/167984411/475986) - Elevated Image

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/167984411/475988) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167984411/475989) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 KNOWLE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DN | £345,000 | 20/02/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 WILDWOOD LAWNS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SE | £240,000 | 20/10/2025 | Detached |
| 3 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE | £532,500 | 06/08/2025 | Detached |
| 60 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QQ | £700,000 | 16/12/2024 | Detached |
| 61 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ | £885,000 | 22/03/2024 | Detached |
| 49 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ | £540,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 11 CLEVEDON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DJ | £310,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD | £417,000 | 11/10/2023 | Detached |
| 14 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD | £320,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 80 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DL | £450,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 44 DAWLISH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EU | £365,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 40 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QF | £287,500 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| 13 RADSTOCK CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PE | £255,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached |
| 10 BREAN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PA | £393,000 | 23/02/2023 | Detached |
| 58 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QQ | £730,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 29 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PB | £320,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 13 BRIDLE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QD | £530,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 29 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE | £449,330 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 15 CONSTABLE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WG | £569,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF | £519,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF | £487,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £465,066 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £409,104 (43 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +94.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £799/mo
- **Realistic:** £888/mo
- **Optimistic:** £977/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:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800

*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:** £3,768/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.5%
- **10y growth:** 43.6%

## 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)

Front Elevation Living Room Kitchen Rear Garden Kitchen Kitchen Living Room Living Room Views Entrance Hallway Dining Room Dining Room Utility Room Guest WC First Floor Landing Bedroom One Bedroom One Ensuite Bedroom Two Ensuite Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Family Bathroom Family Bathroom Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Elevation Front Elevation Elevated Image

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

211 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£345,000 Feb 2015

Price per m²

£3,768/m²

Local average

£409,104 (+94.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,006 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Modern Detached Family Home
Well Presented Throughout
Highly Regarded Cul De Sac Location
Popular Area - Close To Schools
Driveway, Garage & Expansive Rear Garden
Extended To The Rear

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

Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year!
An address to be proud of and a home to fall in love with – Welcome to Knowle Road! Tucked away in one of Weeping Cross’s most desirable cul-de-sacs, this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence combines elegant design with a highly coveted location.
Weeping Cross is renowned for its excellent amenities and schooling, with well-regarded primary schools and Walton High School just a short walk away. Local shops and services at Bodmin Avenue and Wildwood are within easy reach, while the rolling landscapes of Cannock Chase offer the perfect escape for walking and leisure. Stafford Town Centre, with its mainline train station and commuter links, is also just a short drive, keeping you well connected.
From the very first step inside, the home impresses. A welcoming entrance hallway with guest WC sets the tone, leading to a front-facing dining room, ideal for entertaining. The heart of the home is the spacious living room, complete with feature fireplace and bi-fold doors that open effortlessly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless flow between indoors and out. The modern kitchen is a showpiece in itself - styled with a central island, a full suite of integrated appliances, and sleek contemporary finishes, with a separate utility room adding convenience.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexibility for growing families. Two enjoy their own luxurious ensuite shower rooms, while the remaining rooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, featuring both bath and separate shower.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous driveway offering ample parking, an integral garage, and a private, expansive rear garden—the perfect setting for summer entertaining or simply unwinding in style.
This is a home that embodies modern family luxury in a location that’s second to none—ready to welcome its next chapter.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stafford

Dourish & Day

Reference: 167984411

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/10/2016

Current heating cost: £1,748/year

Potential heating cost: £1,049/year

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£795,000	+130.4%
Sold	20/02/2015 (11 years ago)	£345,000	—

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
15 WILDWOOD LAWNS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4SE	£240,000	20/10/2025	Detached
3 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE	£532,500	06/08/2025	Detached
60 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QQ	£700,000	16/12/2024	Detached
61 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ	£885,000	22/03/2024	Detached
49 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ	£540,000	27/10/2023	Detached
11 CLEVEDON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DJ	£310,000	18/10/2023	Detached
4 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD	£417,000	11/10/2023	Detached
14 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD	£320,000	22/09/2023	Detached
80 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DL	£450,000	14/04/2023	Detached
44 DAWLISH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EU	£365,000	17/03/2023	Detached
40 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QF	£287,500	03/03/2023	Detached
13 RADSTOCK CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PE	£255,000	24/02/2023	Detached
10 BREAN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PA	£393,000	23/02/2023	Detached
58 CANNOCK ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QQ	£730,000	15/12/2022	Detached
29 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PB	£320,000	28/10/2022	Detached
13 BRIDLE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0QD	£530,000	28/09/2022	Detached
29 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE	£449,330	26/08/2022	Detached
15 CONSTABLE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WG	£569,995	26/08/2022	Detached
2 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF	£519,995	26/08/2022	Detached
4 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF	£487,000	25/08/2022	Detached

Area average: £465,066 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.5%

10y growth 43.6%

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 £799/mo

Realistic £888/mo

Optimistic £977/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 ST17 0DN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Knowle Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Police HQ	0.1 miles
Shop	Francesco	0.2 miles
Shop	A. Hindle & Son Butchers	0.2 miles
Hospital	County Hospital	1.8 miles
University	Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site	1.8 miles
Hospital	Rowley Hall Hospital	2.0 miles
Train station	Stafford	2.1 miles
Train station	Penkridge	4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	19
Anti-social behaviour	8
Public order	4
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other theft	2
Bicycle theft	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	39

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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2024
Barnfields Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2014
Walton High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2012
Oakridge Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leasowes Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.11%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,000

Target investor price (1%) £88,800

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).