# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST16 3SY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 10 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3SY | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 56 m² | | Last sold | £152,000 Mar 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £683/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2901-6431-4843-6514-1112) ## Description Call us **9AM - 9PM** -**7 **days a week, **365** days a year! **Sharman up your life a little. With a smart layout, modern kitchen and a garden ready to be enjoyed, this two-bedroom semi on Helen Sharman Drive is all about easy, everyday living.** Helen Sharman Drive sits in a popular Stafford location with good access to local amenities, schools and commuter links, making it a great option for first-time buyers, downsizers or professionals alike. The property is approached via a lawned frontage, with a driveway to the side providing parking for two vehicles and gated access through to the rear garden. Step inside and the entrance hallway provides access to the stairs rising to the first floor. To the left sits the lounge, a bright and comfortable reception room which also benefits from useful under-stairs storage. The lounge flows through to the kitchen and dining area positioned at the rear of the property. This space offers room for a small dining table and features a recently fitted kitchen with a modern finish. Appliances include a four-burner electric hob, with space for a freestanding fridge freezer and an under-counter appliance. Double doors open directly out onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. Outside, the rear garden begins with a paved patio area, leading onto a lawned section. A further paved seating area sits to the right, while a pathway runs up the garden toward a couple of useful sheds positioned at the rear. Upstairs, the first floor provides two well-proportioned double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a larger built-in storage cupboard. The accommodation is completed by a recently updated shower room, which has been redecorated and requires only minor finishing touches. A well-presented home offering modern touches, practical living space and a garden ready to enjoy. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SY | £152,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £155,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ | £172,500 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £175,000 | 13/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 41 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £160,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 BYRON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NY | £150,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QB | £176,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ | £140,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU | £172,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £162,500 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QB | £141,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU | £176,500 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 57 ARMSTRONG AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UW | £155,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU | £226,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £107,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £111,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 DOUGLAS ROAD WEST, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NX | £170,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 59 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £120,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 BYRON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NY | £196,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 56 DICKSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QG | £175,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 34 MELBOURNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3JU | £170,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £160,525 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £219,458 (32 Semi-detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.4% ## 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):** £623/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,600 *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:** £3,393/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.1% - **10y growth:** 11.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.7% - **5y growth (index):** 27% - **10y growth (index):** 52.5% ## 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)