9 MANOR GROVE
STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1QL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
205 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£520,000 Jul 2021
Local average
£328,767 (+76.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,569 of 33,755)
Street crime
68 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- 5 Bedroom Detached House
- Private Road Location
- High Quality Fixtures & Fittings
- 2 Ensuite Bedrooms
- Beautiful Conservatory
- Ideal Garden
- Double Garage
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Heart of the Home: Open-Plan Living
The ground floor is designed for both entertaining and everyday comfort. The standout feature is the expansive open-plan kitchen, finished with high-gloss cabinetry, premium integrated appliances, and a central island that serves as a natural gathering point. A separate utility area keeps the main kitchen clutter-free, while a convenient downstairs WC adds to the home's practical layout.
Flowing effortlessly from the living space is a beautiful, light-filled conservatory. With its vaulted glass roof and panoramic views of the garden, it provides a serene secondary living or dining area that brings the outdoors in, regardless of the season.
Just a 10-minute walk away, Doxey Marshes offers a beautiful natural escape right on your doorstep. Known for its peaceful walking routes, rich wildlife and open wetland scenery, the marshes are a popular spot for dog walkers, runners and nature lovers alike. With picturesque surroundings throughout the seasons, it provides the perfect balance of countryside living while still being close to local amenities and commuter links.
The development itself is an exclusive and well-established community, built approximately eight years ago by a premium developer with a strong reputation for quality homes and thoughtful design. The small neighbourhood has developed a genuine sense of community, with residents enjoying a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, alongside an active residents’ Facebook group that helps maintain the close-knit feel of the area.
Ideally positioned just one minute from Junction 14, the property benefits from exceptional transport links for commuters travelling to Stafford, Birmingham, Manchester and beyond. Despite its incredibly convenient location, the development remains remarkably quiet and peaceful, offering the best of both worlds — excellent accessibility without compromising on tranquillity.
Luxury Accommodation
The first floor hosts five well-appointed bedrooms, designed with privacy and luxury in mind. Two of the principal bedrooms serve as true sanctuaries, each featuring dedicated dressing areas and private en-suite bathrooms, offering a boutique-hotel feel within your own home.
Exceptional Outdoor Space
To the rear lies a large, private garden that has been meticulously landscaped. A generous porcelain-tiled patio area provides the ultimate setting for alfresco dining and summer hosting, leading onto a lush lawn bordered by contemporary sleeper-retained planters. The garden is un-overlooked, offering a rare degree of seclusion for a modern home.
Listed by
Stafford
Spicerhaart
Reference: 88227375
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~713 m² (0.18 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
8% since 2018
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £580,000 | +11.5% |
| Sold | 23/07/2021 (5 years ago) | £520,000 | +8.3% |
| Sold | 07/09/2018 (8 years ago) | £480,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CRESWELL FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PG | £390,000 | 02/03/2026 | Detached |
| 18 LAPLEY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JP | £310,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached |
| 350 ECCLESHALL ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JN | £275,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £256,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| 7 LAPLEY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JP | £225,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 33 DEARNSDALE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SD | £372,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 2 LEVEDALE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JR | £220,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| 23 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £315,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £300,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 11 MANOR GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QL | £407,500 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 LOYNTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PQ | £330,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 CRESWELL FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PG | £251,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 23 LAPLEY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JP | £210,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 LAPLEY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1JP | £224,950 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRACKEN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SG | £225,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BROMSTEAD CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UQ | £365,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 16 WOOTTON DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PU | £210,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| 6 BROMSTEAD CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UQ | £339,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 3 LOYNTON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PQ | £320,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £407,500 (1 sale)
Area average: £285,469 (18 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: Detached. As of August 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: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Crab Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Creswell Manor | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | WR Davis Nissan | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Land Rover | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Beacon Park Hospital | 2.9 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 3.0 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.6 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Hospital | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 68 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshlands School | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2014 |
| Greenhall | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 1 Feb 2013 |
| Tillington Manor Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 12 Jun 2023 |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2014 |
| Doxey Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Mar 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
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).