What kind of home is 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU last sold for £285,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and September 2016, 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU rose from £115,000 to £285,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (1,798 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST16 1AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU in?

5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

Police records around 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU show an average of 363 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

The closest primary school to 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU is Burleyfields Primary School (825m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed William Howard Catholic School (744m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Swan Close, ST16 1AU is Christie Avenue, 139m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 739m away.

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5 Swan Close, Stafford, ST16 1AU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

167 m²

1798 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Swan Close

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

5 Swan Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stafford (ST16 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 167 m² the property is well over the postcode median (128 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 sits 55.1% above the 2016 sale of £285,000. 10 years since the last transfer (September 2016).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Swan Close, Stafford, ST16 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Swan Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£285,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2016Most recent
£285,000
+147.8%over 21 years
24 August 1995
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 1AU: £297,500 (2023–2010).

Nearby sales in ST16 1AU

On the street

Versus other Swan Close homes

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

On floor area, 5 Swan Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,707

Street avg £2,169

Strongly below

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

363/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Christie Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Blessed William Howard Catholic School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 1AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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