What type of property is 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE sell for?

2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE last sold for £230,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £87,500 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 1996 and December 2013, 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE rose from £87,500 to £230,000, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE located?

2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

The closest primary school to 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE is Burleyfields Primary School (815m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed William Howard Catholic School (761m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Gunnell Close, ST16 1AE is Christie Avenue, 67m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 662m away.

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2 Gunnell Close, Stafford, ST16 1AE

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Gunnell Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Gunnell Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stafford (ST16 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 is 43.9% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 58.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
Corner plotYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gunnell Close, Stafford, ST16 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 2 Gunnell Close, Stafford, ST16 1AE

1 live now

0decisions

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2026
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Proposed demolition of existing rear and side boundary wall and construction of new rear and side boundary fence
Reference
26/41816/HOU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Gunnell Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£230,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2013Most recent
£230,000
+2.2%over 7 years
10 August 2006
£224,950
+73.1%over 4 years
24 April 2002
£129,950
+48.5%over 5 years
16 May 1996
£87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 1AE: £295,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in ST16 1AE

On the street

Versus other Gunnell Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Gunnell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,870

Street avg £2,051

On par

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Stafford district page.

Full Stafford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Christie Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Blessed William Howard Catholic School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST16 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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