12 Douglas Road
Caton Fields, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 3NR
Listing type
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Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
B
Local average
£173,690 (-30.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (7,609 of 33,755)
Street crime
361 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- Requires Some Selective Updating
- Opportunity for An Investor
- Excellent Commuting Links Via The M6 & A34
- Traditional Live Stream Auction
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
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11.00-11.20am 28th Nov, 5th and 12th Dec
Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab. Requiring some updating. This three bedroom End Terraced House on Douglas Road West, Stafford is ideally situated close to local shops, schools and amenities
Residential for Improvement
Live stream auction on 16TH DECEMBER 2025 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab.
Requiring some updating. This three bedroom End Terraced House on Douglas Road West, Stafford is ideally situated close to local shops, schools and amenities, it is also within walking distance of the thriving town centre offering a range of shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are also ample commuting opportunities with close access to the M6 motorway network and rail links with direct lines from Stafford to Manchester, Birmingham and London Euston.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall, Lounge (4.1m.x 3.7m), Kitchen (3.3m x3m), Dining Room (3.3m x 3.2m), Out House (3.7m x 1.7m)
First Floor Front Bedroom (4.1m x 3.7m), Rear Bedroom (4.2m x 3.6m), Rear Bedroom (2.7m x 2.2m), Bathroom (2.2m x 1.6m)
Outside Drive, gardens front and rear
Services Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.
Note It is our understanding that the above property is considered to be of a non-traditional construction "Wates” house classification and therefore it is suggested that potential purchasers make their own enquiries of mortgage lenders as to whether the property is considered fit for mortgage purposes prior to making a bid at auction.
Note PROSPECTIVE BUYERS PLEASE NOTE We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
The Seller The seller is a registered social landlord and is therefore prohibited from selling a property to anyone who is an employee or director of the seller, or was in the last 12 months an employee or director, or is a close relative of such a person or a agent on their behalf.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Terms:
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Additional Fees
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. These include and are not limited to administration charges and buyer’s premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Plans, Maps and Photographs
The plans, floorplans, maps, photograph’s and video tours published on our website and in the catalogue are to aid identification of the property only. The plans are not to scale and should not be relied upon.
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Intending buyers will be asked to produce identification documentation either as part of the bidder registration process of if they make an acceptable pre-auction offer, we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Administration Fee: £1440 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £1140 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Listed by
covering Midlands
Keys
Reference: 169566500
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £120,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 PROSPECT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NW | £170,000 | 20/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 11 BLAKISTON STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PE | £187,000 | 12/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 12 SHERIDAN STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PD | £185,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 DICKSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QG | £165,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 SMALLMAN STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PF | £200,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 69 PROSPECT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NZ | £122,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 SHELLEY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NU | £165,000 | 23/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 DICKSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QG | £145,000 | 08/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 EDISON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NH | £162,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 95 PROSPECT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NW | £177,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QB | £160,000 | 23/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 EDISON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NH | £155,000 | 02/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 85 PROSPECT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NZ | £118,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 113 PROSPECT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NW | £166,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 SHERIDAN STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PD | £167,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 EDISON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3ND | £116,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DOUGLAS ROAD WEST, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NR | £170,000 | 11/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 BELL CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NJ | £167,700 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 SMALLMAN STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3PF | £182,500 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 LISTER ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NB | £137,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
Area average: £160,860 (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: Terraced. As of May 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
Address
Douglas Road West
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Douglas Road West | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Read Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 1.1 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Amerton Station | 4.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 361 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Oct 2019 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 21 Nov 2022 |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 15 Jul 2019 |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy | Other | 1.0 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024 |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 5 Dec 2011 |
Rental Comparables
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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).