# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WS15 2NX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Upfield Way, Rugeley, WS15 2NX | | Price | £265,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | ## Description **** **** This extended and improved property is set in a sought-after area of Rugeley that is close to Cannock Chase, designated as a place of outstanding natural beauty. Rugeley has two railway stations - Rugeley Town giving access to West Midlands and Trent Valley providing links on the west coast line, some of which operate to London Euston. Accommodation - Step inside the reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing plus a door to a guest's cloakroom that has a WC and wash basin set into an integrated unit. The delightful lounge has a front facing bow window and access into the superbly appointed breakfast kitchen having an excellent, extensive range of contemporary gloss units with contrasting wood effect work surfaces. There is a one and a half bowl sink and drainer, plinth lighting and integrated appliances comprise an oven and grill, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A splendid island unit incorporates further cupboards and drawers plus a dining bar. There is also a modern vertical radiator, feature wall covering to one wall and double French style doors opening to the particularly spacious conservatory. A separate dining/sitting room has French style doors opening to both the front and rear of the property along with two full height vertical radiators. The first floor landing has a cupboard that houses the gas boiler. There are three bedrooms all of which have built in cupboards/wardrobes served by the family bathroom having a suite comprising bath with shower and screen above, wash basin and WC set into an integrated unit with cupboards, a chrome vertical towel radiator and exquisite tiling. Outside - The house stands back from the road beyond a generous resin drive capable of parking two/three cars, with the benefit of an electric car charging point. To the rear lies an attractive garden with resin and paved terraces, an artificial lawn to one side, established display beds and a garden shed. Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. There are two land registry documents - one Freehold (SF482876) and one Leasehold (SF141981). We believe that the Freehold document supersedes the Leasehold document however we would advise all interested parties to verify this through their lawyer. The land registry refers to rights and covenants, both documents are available upon request. Property construction: Traditional Parking: Drive Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability). Broadband type: Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast available See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Cannock Chase District Council / Tax Band B Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/27032026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100794) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100795) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100798) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100799) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100801) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173785712/100802) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173785712/100803) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/173785712/100804) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/173785712/100805) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173785712/118883) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 GORSEBURN WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XA | £215,000 | 20/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 20 LANEHEAD WALK, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XD | £190,000 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 LANEHEAD WALK, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XD | £232,000 | 15/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 22 AVONLEA GARDENS, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2SY | £200,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 MOSS GREEN, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NU | £169,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 BRACKEN WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NT | £230,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 PINE VIEW, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XW | £180,000 | 28/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 CHAPELSIDE, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2WF | £85,500 | 23/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 20 PINE VIEW, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XW | £175,000 | 14/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 CHAPELSIDE, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2WF | £142,500 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 GREENFIELDS DRIVE, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2RT | £160,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 GREENFIELDS DRIVE, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2RT | £255,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 CATKIN WALK, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NS | £180,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 HIGHLAND WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XJ | £210,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 MOSS GREEN, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NU | £184,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 PINE VIEW, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XW | £201,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 LANSDOWNE WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XE | £205,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 BRACKEN WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NT | £235,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 GLENHAVEN, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2AY | £165,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 LANSDOWNE WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2XE | £220,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 UPFIELD WAY, RUGELEY, CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 2NX | £207,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £207,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £191,700 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,293 (50 Semi-detached, WS15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cannock Chase). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £761/mo - **Realistic:** £845/mo - **Optimistic:** £930/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Detached House, Chichester Close, WS15 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 40.3% - **10y growth:** 37.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cannock Chase; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 66.5% ## 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)