Sold STC Semi-detached

4 GRISSOM CLOSE

STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3UN

2 beds Listed 28 Jan 2008 (-6748d)

£124,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£122,500 May 2008

Local average

£216,432 (-42.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,103 of 33,755)

Street crime

283 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Reception Hallway
  • Front Facing Re-Fitted Kitchen
  • Rear Facing Lounge/Dining Room
  • Two Good Size Bedrooms
  • Family Bathroom
  • Double Glazed
  • Central Heating
  • Front & Rear Gardens
  • Ample Parking
  • A Must View

Description

DIRECTIONS: Leave Stafford town centre via the A518 Weston Road. At the University Island, turn left onto Beaconside Road. Take the third turning left into Portal Road. Turn left then right into Newall Avenue. Continue to the cross road with Tedder Road, then continue over into Helen Sharman Drive, then the first turning right is Grissom Close. Number * can be found on the right hand side of the road, and is evidenced by a Clothier & Day for sale board.

Grissom Close is situated on the east side of the county town of Stafford, and is approximately 1.25 miles from the town centre, with it's wide range of high street shops, mainline Intercity railway station, general hospital and university. Stafford has direct access to the national motorway network via the M6, which also gives access to the M6 Toll Road.

Accommodation in brief:
RECEPTION HALLWAY. FRONT FACING RE-FITTED KITCHEN. REAR FACING LOUNGE/DINING ROOM. TWO GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS. FAMILY BATHROOM. DOUBLE GLAZED. CENTRAL HEATING. FRONT & REAR GARDENS. AMPLE PARKING. INTERNAL VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS/INVESTMENT.

Accommodation In Detail:
The property is entranced via a timber and glazed Kentucky style door which gives access to

RECEPTION HALLWAY Having door to the front facing Kitchen and door to the rear facing Lounge. Panel radiator with radiator cover. Laminate laid flooring. Power point. Telephone point. Wall mounted electricity consumer unit.

KITCHEN (2.80m (9ft 3ins) x 2.85m (9ft 3ins)) This re-fitted Kitchen has a front facing timber framed double glazed window. There is a full range of matching base and wall units in a white finish. The work surfaces are in black/grey granite effect finish, ample base cupboards, base drawer units, wall cupboards and wall display cupboards are provided. There is a one and a half bowl single drainer sink top with high neck chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing is provided for automatic washing machine and space is also provided for a slot in cooker. There is a stainless steel splash back to the space along with matching extractor hood above. There is a tall larder storage cupboard with space to the side for an upright refrigerator/freezer. Part tiled walls are provided. Tiled flooring. Panel radiator. Power points.

LOUNGE (4.10m (13ft 5ins) x 3.95m (12ft 11ins)) This good size Lounge has a rear facing timber framed double glazed window, along with UPVC double width French style doors. There is a timber fire surround with fitted gas fire. Cornice to ceiling. Smoke alarm. Wall light points. Panel radiator. Ample power points and television point. Open plan stairs lead from this room and give access to

LANDING AREA Having side facing timber framed double glazed window. Power point. Access to loft space.

BEDROOM 1 (4.10m (13ft 6ins) x 2.85m (9ft 3ins)) Having two front facing timber framed double glazed windows. Panel radiator. Power points.

BEDROOM 2 (2.20m (7ft 2ins) excluding the door recess area x 2.90m (9ft 5ins)) Having rear facing timber framed double glazed window. Panel radiator. Power points. There is a door which gives access to a good size airing cupboard, which houses the Baxi gas combination boiler for both central heating and hot water.

BATHROOM Having rear facing timber framed double glazed window. There is a panel bath with chrome pillar taps and wall mounted overhead Triton shower, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps, close coupled WC. Part tiled walls. Electric extractor fan. Chrome plated towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE

There is a lawn laid front garden along with tarmacadam laid parking area for several vehicles. Slab pathway leads to the property and along side where access is provided to the rear garden, which is fully enclosed with panel fencing, slab laid patio area, good size central lawned area with shaped and stocked borders. There is a recess area to the garden, where there is a timber garden storage shed.

TENURE We are advised Freehold, confirmation to be obtained from the Vendors Solicitors.
SERVICES All mains services are connected. Telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and Purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. Listed for sale on 19th January 2008.

THE PROPERTY IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION

Listed by

Stafford

Clothier & Day

Reference: 19174025

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3976126

Property Details

Street: 4 Grissom Close

Town: STAFFORD

Postcode: ST16 3UN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/08/2006

Work Completed: 31/07/2006

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
Sold 16/05/2008 (18 years ago) £122,500

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
Same street 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
Same street 33 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN £175,000 13/01/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 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
Same street 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
57 ARMSTRONG AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UW £155,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
10 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SY £152,000 18/03/2022 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

Street average: £163,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £151,192 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.2%
10y growth 33.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 6.1%
5y (index) 28.5%
10y (index) 54.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £802/mo
Realistic £891/mo
Optimistic £980/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tedder Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Spar Shop 0.1 miles
Hospital County Hospital 0.2 miles
Shop Weston Road Launderette 0.4 miles
Shop Bargain Booze Plus 0.5 miles
Hospital Beacon Park Hospital 1.1 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 1.1 miles
Train station Stafford 1.2 miles
Train station Amerton Station 4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 115
Anti-social behaviour 41
Public order 30
Shoplifting 17
Burglary 14
Criminal damage and arson 14
Bicycle theft 13
Other theft 12
Possession of weapons 8
Other crime 7
Vehicle crime 6
Drugs 5
Robbery 1
Total incidents 283

Within 1 mile during May 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 John's CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Jul 2019
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 8 Oct 2019
Veritas Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 May 2018
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Nov 2022
St Leonard's Primary School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Tithe Barn Road, ST16 £1,000/mo 2 0.32 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Charnley Road, ST16 £945/mo 2 0.49 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £973/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.78%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,625
Target investor price (1%) £97,300
Gross yield 9.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.7×
Monthly cashflow £359/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 11.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).