# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (ST15 8HL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 ALEXANDRA STREET, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8HL | | Price | £135,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 71 m² | | Last sold | £124,950 Oct 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 21/08/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £359/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4634-9228-0400-0112-1222) ## Description A well presented first floor apartment located in a quiet position within easy walking distance of the railway station, pubs, restaurants and Stone town centre. With spacious accommodation comprising: communal entrance with space to store a bicycle, apartment entrance hall, living room diner, kitchen, modern bathroom and two bedroom. Also benefitting from uPVC double glazed windows throughout, allocated off road parking and gas combi central heating. Early Viewing Essential - NO UPWARD CHAIN **Communal Entrance** - a part glazed panelled front door with lever lock and push button security latch opens to the communal stairwell. **Apartment Hallway** - A solid wooden front door opens to the hallway. With radiator, central heating thermostat, carpet, doorways to the living room diner, both bedrooms and bathroom. **Living Room Diner** - A spacious 'L' shape reception room with three uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, two radiators, carpet, Virgin Media and BT Open Reach connections. **Kitchen** - Fitted with a range of light wood effect wall and floor units, black marble effect work surfaces with tiled splash-backs and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and vinyl flooring. Cupboard housing a Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior gas combi central heating boiler. Appliances including: integral electric oven, stainless steel gas hob with extractor fan and light over. Space for an under work surface fridge, plumbing for a washing machine. **Bedroom One** - With uPVC double glazed window to the rear of the apartment, radiator and carpet. **Bedroom Two** - With uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator and carpet. **Bathroom** - Fitted with a white suite comprising: pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, standard bath, panel and shower screen with chrome showerhead mixer tap, low level push button WC. Part tiled walls, uPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation, extractor fan, vinyl flooring and towel radiator. **Outside** - To the rear of the apartment is a blocked paved parking area with allocated parking. **General Information** - Tenure: Leasehold - 125 years from 2005 Services Charge: £260.00 p.a. **Services** - Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Gas combi central heating. **Viewings** - Strictly by appointment via the agent. ## Property Photos - ![DSC_0035.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932930) - DSC_0035.jpg - ![DSC_0034.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932931) - DSC_0034.jpg - ![DSC_0036.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932932) - DSC_0036.jpg - ![G7wdlyhkb0C8Jcl7CDAezw.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932933) - G7wdlyhkb0C8Jcl7CDAezw.jpg - ![FDakox0rzEuTxR4o444H7Q.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932934) - FDakox0rzEuTxR4o444H7Q.jpg - ![DSC_0897.JPG](/listings/photos/90165945/932935) - DSC_0897.JPG - ![DSC_0040.JPG](/listings/photos/90165945/932936) - DSC_0040.JPG - ![DSC_0041.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932937) - DSC_0041.jpg - ![DSC_0907.JPG](/listings/photos/90165945/932938) - DSC_0907.JPG - ![DSC_0908.JPG](/listings/photos/90165945/932939) - DSC_0908.JPG - ![DSC_0050.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932940) - DSC_0050.jpg - ![gQNn59IdgUWAKYaCJvIDag.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932941) - gQNn59IdgUWAKYaCJvIDag.jpg - ![DSC_0052.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932942) - DSC_0052.jpg - ![DSC_0049.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932943) - DSC_0049.jpg - ![DSC_0047.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932944) - DSC_0047.jpg - ![DSC_0046.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932945) - DSC_0046.jpg - ![DSC_0045.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932946) - DSC_0045.jpg - ![DSC_0042.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932947) - DSC_0042.jpg - ![DSC_0048.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/1375036) - DSC_0048.jpg ## Floorplans - ![20 Alexandra Street FP.jpg](/listings/photos/90165945/932948) - 20 Alexandra Street FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/90165945/932949) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/90165945/932950) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 ALEXANDRA STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8HL | £124,950 | 18/10/2005 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 19 ALEXANDRA STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8HL | £177,000 | 08/08/2025 | Terraced | | SHERWOOD COURT APARTMENT 1 OULTON ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8DY | £145,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 35 ALEXANDRA STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8HL | £345,000 | 23/02/2023 | Detached | | STONEFIELD COURT FLAT 3 MOUNT ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8LH | £100,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | THE OLD POLICE STATION APARTMENT 2 NORTHESK STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EP | £255,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat | | STONEFIELD COURT FLAT 2 MOUNT ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8LH | £100,000 | 04/10/2022 | Flat | | THE OLD POLICE STATION APARTMENT 3 NORTHESK STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EP | £290,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat | | THE OLD POLICE STATION APARTMENT 1 NORTHESK STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EP | £295,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat | | THE OLD POLICE STATION APARTMENT 4 NORTHESK STREET, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EP | £260,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | STONEFIELD COURT FLAT 7 MOUNT ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8LH | £98,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat | | KINGS COURT 4 KINGS AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EG | £197,000 | 02/12/2021 | Flat | | KINGS COURT 1 KINGS AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EG | £240,000 | 02/12/2021 | Flat | | 71 OLD ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8JE | £86,500 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £261,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £187,864 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £153,286 (7 Flat, ST15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £802/mo - **Realistic:** £891/mo - **Optimistic:** £980/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/mo ## 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, Old Road, ST15 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Old Road, ST15 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Maisonette, Navigation Loop, ST15 | £760/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Willow Road, ST15 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Manor Rise, ST15 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, St Vincent Mews, ST15 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £888/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,800 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £818/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £180/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,901/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 49.1% - **10y growth:** 155.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 12% - **10y growth (index):** 28.6% ## 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)