26 CHESHAM ROAD
STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3JP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
82 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£180,000 Apr 2021
Price per m²
£2,988/m²
Local average
£215,497 (+13.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,828 of 33,755)
Street crime
221 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 3 spacious bedrooms
- 1 modern bathroom
- 2 cosy reception rooms
- Charming 1940s house
- Over 1,000 sq ft
- Located on Chesham Road
- Close to Stafford amenities
- Ideal for families
- Easy access to transport
- Viewing highly recommended
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- Cable
- Heating
- Electric, Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Positioned on the ever-popular Chesham Road in Stafford, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached home offers generous living space, a fantastic rear garden, and excellent practicality for modern family life.
The Property
Step inside and you’re welcomed by a bright entrance hallway leading through to a substantial lounge/diner, a standout space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. A large bay window floods the room with natural light, while the feature fireplace creates a real focal point.
To the rear, the property has been extended to provide a modern kitchen/diner, fitted with a range of units, ample worktop space and room for seating. French doors open directly onto the garden, making it perfect for family living and summer gatherings. A separate utility area and ground floor WC add further practicality.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a comfortable single, ideal as a nursery, office or dressing room. The accommodation is completed by a modern family bathroom.
Outside
To the front, there is a large gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, alongside access to a lean too
To the rear, the property boasts a generous, private garden, mainly laid to lawn with a patio seating area – perfect for entertaining, children, or simply enjoying outdoor space.
Location & Lifestyle
Chesham Road is positioned within a well-established and popular residential area of Stafford, appealing to both families and professionals thanks to its excellent convenience, strong schooling and access to green space.
The property is ideally located for commuters, with Stafford Railway Station approximately 1.3 miles away, offering direct links to London, Birmingham and Manchester. There is also easy access to the M6, A34 and A51, making travel across the Midlands straightforward. Regular bus routes operate nearby, providing convenient access into Stafford town centre and surrounding areas.
For families, the area benefits from a selection of well-regarded schools, including John Wheeldon Primary Academy, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Sir Graham Balfour High School, all within easy reach.
Everyday amenities are close by, with local shops, supermarkets and services within walking distance, while Stafford town centre offers a wider range of high street retailers, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.
The area is also well served by green space, with nearby parks, canal-side walks and the popular Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve, offering excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor leisure.
Overall, this is a highly convenient and well-connected location, offering a strong balance of lifestyle, schooling and accessibility, making it a popular choice for a wide range of buyers.
Anti-Money Laundering & ID Verification
Once an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Open House Estate Agents Staffordshire, we are legally required to carry out identity verification and anti-money laundering checks on all purchasers. Ongoing monitoring is also conducted throughout the transaction until completion.
To complete these checks, we use Landmark’s secure verification platform. This process confirms your identity and source of funds in line with current regulations. It is important to note that this is not a credit check and will have no impact on your credit rating.
The cost of the verification is £30.00 including VAT per buyer. This fee is payable in advance once an offer has been agreed and before a Memorandum of Sale is issued. The charge is non-refundable.
By proceeding with your purchase, you agree to these checks being carried out as required by law.
Lounge Diner - 25' x 9'11" - The lounge diner is a generously proportioned room stretching the full depth of the house. It features a bay window to the front, flooding the space with natural light. The room offers ample space for both seating and dining areas, with a traditional fireplace as a focal point. Neutral walls and carpeting create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.
Kitchen - 8'8" x 16'9" - This kitchen is a bright and well-equipped space, fitted with white cabinetry and wooden worktops. It has a light and fresh feel, enhanced by pale wall colours and tiled flooring. There is a breakfast bar with seating for two, and French doors at the rear open to the garden, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room and providing easy access outside.
Hallway - 16'3" x 6' - The hallway is a welcoming entrance space, leading directly to the lounge diner and kitchen. It has a modern look with neutral walls and wood-effect flooring, and stairs rising to the first floor are positioned towards the rear. The hallway provides access to a small cloakroom and lean-to area.
Bedroom 1 - 11'10" x 9'11" - This first bedroom is a comfortable double room with a large bay window allowing plenty of daylight to stream in. It features built-in wardrobes and a textured feature wall that adds character to the space, all finished with carpet underfoot for warmth.
Bedroom 2 - 13'2" x 9'2" - The second bedroom is another double room, featuring a large window overlooking the rear of the property. It offers ample space for bedroom furniture and has a neutral decor with carpeting underfoot.
Bedroom 3 - 9' x 6'2" - The third bedroom is a smaller room, suitable as a single bedroom or study, with a window overlooking the front. It has neutral décor and carpeting, making it a versatile space.
Bathroom - 6'12" x 6'5" - This bathroom is a modern and practical space fitted with a white suite including a bath with shower over, a basin, and a close-coupled toilet. The walls are tiled in white, complemented by darker floor tiles. A frosted window allows for natural light while maintaining privacy.
Rear Garden - The rear garden is a generous, well-maintained outdoor space mainly laid to lawn, bordered by fencing for privacy and security. A paved patio area sits close to the house, ideal for outdoor seating or dining, and there is a garden shed towards the back for storage.
Front Exterior - The front exterior presents a neat and tidy facade, with a gravelled driveway providing off-street parking alongside a paved path leading to the front door. The house has a bay window to the lounge, and the front garden is bordered by modern fencing, giving a clean and welcoming appearance.
Listed by
Nationwide
Open House Estate Agents
Reference: 87691764
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 13/02/2017
Expiry date: 12/02/2027
Current heating cost: £521/year
Potential heating cost: £465/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,745
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16350009 Recent
Property Details
Street: 26 Chesham Road
Town: STAFFORD
Postcode: ST16 3JP
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 16/06/2024
Work Completed: 06/06/2024
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
161% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/04/2021 (5 years ago) | £180,000 | 0% |
| Sold | 18/04/2017 (9 years ago) | £179,950 | +160.8% |
| Sold | 28/11/2000 (25 years ago) | £69,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 351 OXFORD GARDENS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JH | £275,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 CHARNLEY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JX | £150,000 | 30/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 208 SANDON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3HL | £203,000 | 12/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 360 OXFORD GARDENS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JH | £265,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 CHARNLEY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JX | £213,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 CHESHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JP | £227,000 | 12/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 CORONATION ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JR | £230,000 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BERTELIN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JJ | £260,000 | 14/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 FONTHIL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JL | £212,500 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 71 CHARNLEY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JX | £160,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 BERTELIN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JJ | £207,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 CORONATION ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JR | £207,000 | 15/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 FONTHIL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JL | £225,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CHARNLEY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JX | £166,000 | 27/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 315 SANDON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3HW | £237,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CHARNLEY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JX | £150,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 BERTELIN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JJ | £208,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FONTHIL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JL | £180,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 229 SANDON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3HQ | £231,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 FONTHIL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JL | £115,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 FONTHIL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JN | £215,000 | 04/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 CHESHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JP | £167,500 | 05/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £197,250 (2 sales)
Area average: £205,475 (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: Semi-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
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Coronation Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Chesham Road | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 1.3 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Amerton Station | 4.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Total incidents | 221 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 8 Oct 2019 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 21 Nov 2022 |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 15 Jul 2019 |
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2022 |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2014 |
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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).