For sale Detached

9 MELROSE DRIVE

CANNOCK, HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE WS12 4LU

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 16 May 2026 (-66d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

80 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£185,000 Jun 2018

Price per m²

£3,500/m²

Local average

£321,931 (-13%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,116 of 33,755)

Street crime

170 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • THROUGH HALLWAY
  • SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
  • CORNER PLOT
  • GARAGE

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
CONNELLS ESTATE AGENTS are pleased to market For Sale this fantastic THREE BEDROOM, DETACHED family home located in Hednesford, Cannock. BOASTING A GARAGE, THREE BEDROOMS and set in a QUIET CUL DE SAC! Call us to arrange a viewing today...


DESCRIPTION
CONNELLS ESTATE AGENTS are pleased to market For Sale this SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM DETACHED family home located in Hednesford, Cannock.

To the Ground Floor the property briefly comprises of an entrance hallway with access to the kitchen and very spacious living room. The kitchen also comes fully fitted with space and plumbing for appliances.
To the First Floor having THREE BEDROOMS and a family bathroom.

Externally benefiting from being a desirable corner plot with an enclosed rear garden and a garage.

This property is perfectly situated in a private and desirable cul-de-sac location within walking distance of the well known and tranquil Cannock Chase; loved for its outstanding beauty, scenic landscapes, wildlife and history whilst also benefiting from being well placed to provide easy access to Cannock Town Centre offering a vast range of amenities, local businesses, traditional markets and commuter benefits including Cannock Train Station and both local & national bus services available.

Ground Floor 

Entrance Hallway 
Having stairs to the first floor, radiator, ceiling light point and access to the kitchen and the living room

Living Room 
Having laminate flooring, a double glazed windows to the rear and side aspect, electric fire and surround, ceiling light point, wall lights, space for dining furniture,

Kitchen 
Being a fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall, base and drawer units with laminate worktops over, double sink with drainer, integrated oven with four ring gas hob above, extractor fan, space and plumbing for appliances, space for fridge / freezer, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, ceiling light point, door to side aspect, double glazed window to the rear aspect.

First Floor 

Landing 
Having doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom

Bedroom 1 
Having a double glazed window, radiator and ceiling light point

Bedroom 2 
Having a double glazed window, radiator and ceiling light point

Bedroom 3 
Having a double glazed window, radiator and ceiling light point

Bathroom 
Having a WC and hand wash basin vanity unit with storage beneath, bathtub, fully tiled walls and floor, ceiling light point, chrome heated rail and a double glazed window

Outside 

Front 
Being situated on a corner plot with parking for multiple vehicles and access to the garage

Rear 
Being an enclosed rear garden with laid to lawn

Garage 



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Cannock

Connells

Reference: 88581396

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/05/2026

Expiry date: 28/05/2036

Current heating cost: £1,202/year

Potential heating cost: £1,103/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1532962

Property Details

Street: 9 Melrose Drive

Town: Cannock

Postcode: WS12 4LU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2004

Work Completed: 26/02/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #994487

Property Details

Street: 9 Melrose Drive

Town: Cannock

Postcode: WS12 4LU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/09/2003

Work Completed: 22/08/2003

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

131% since 2002

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £280,000 +51.4%
Sold 07/06/2018 (8 years ago) £185,000 +12.1%
Sold 09/05/2016 (10 years ago) £165,000 +32.1%
Sold 28/05/2010 (16 years ago) £124,950 +56.2%
Sold 08/03/2002 (24 years ago) £80,000

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
10 THORNHILL ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4LR £282,500 09/01/2026 Detached
3 BOND WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SW £347,500 04/12/2025 Detached
158 BOND WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SL £296,750 12/09/2023 Detached
16 THORNHILL ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4LR £290,000 12/04/2023 Detached
78 VIEW STREET, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4JQ £233,000 27/01/2023 Detached
54 VIEW STREET, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4JQ £297,500 18/11/2022 Detached
37 LINWOOD DRIVE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SA £325,000 12/08/2022 Detached
28 COPPERMILL CLOSE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SQ £250,000 28/07/2022 Detached
200 BOND WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SL £320,000 22/07/2022 Detached
Same street 2 MELROSE DRIVE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4LU £270,000 20/06/2022 Semi-detached
40 CHALCOT DRIVE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SF £230,000 21/03/2022 Detached
4 THORNHILL ROAD, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4LR £210,000 25/02/2022 Detached
10 WARD STREET, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4HQ £235,000 18/02/2022 Detached
206 BOND WAY, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4SL £240,000 03/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £270,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £273,635 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.9%
10y growth 41.3%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 59.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £763/mo
Realistic £848/mo
Optimistic £933/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cannock Chase.

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
Bus stop Fieldhouse Road 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.5 miles
Shop Realitee 0.8 miles
Train station Hednesford 0.8 miles
Train station Cannock 2.1 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 7.1 miles
Hospital County Hospital 7.3 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 7.5 miles
University University of Wolverhampton 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 83
Anti-social behaviour 34
Public order 14
Shoplifting 12
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other theft 5
Robbery 3
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 170

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
Staffordshire University Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Nov 2023
Pye Green Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Hednesford Valley High School Other 0.5 miles Good — 23 Oct 2014
West Hill Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Apr 2024
Redhill Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 19 Dec 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,000
Target investor price (1%) £84,800
  • 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).