What kind of home is 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

1 The Close, ST16 1BN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 The Close, ST16 1BN sell for?

1 The Close, ST16 1BN last sold for £373,400 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £103,000 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and December 2020, 1 The Close, ST16 1BN rose from £103,000 to £373,400, a change of £270,400. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 The Close, ST16 1BN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Close, ST16 1BN is A with a score of 105 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a C recorded in September 2020 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

1 The Close, ST16 1BN has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Close, ST16 1BN use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Close, ST16 1BN records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

1 The Close, ST16 1BN is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 The Close, ST16 1BN in?

1 The Close, ST16 1BN sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

Police records around 1 The Close, ST16 1BN 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.

What schools are near 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

The closest primary school to 1 The Close, ST16 1BN is Castlechurch Primary School (609m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI High School (313m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 The Close, ST16 1BN?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Close, ST16 1BN is Oakbrook Close, 67m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 945m away.

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1 The Close, High Park, Stafford, ST16 1BN

EPC A2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 105

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 1 The Close

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

1 The Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stafford (ST16 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) returns an A (score 105), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £373,400.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A105

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

-0.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromC73toA105

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Close, High Park, Stafford, ST16 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 The Close, High Park, Stafford, ST16 1BN

2decisions1extensions39documents

Jun 2021
Full
Outcome in report
Alterations of existing 4 bedroom house to create 3 bedroom dwelling suitable for wheelchair access
Documents
25 docs on file
Reference
21/33817/HOU
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJul 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Last sold (2020)

£373,400

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

9 December 2020Most recent
£373,400
+262.5%over 19 years
9 March 2001
£103,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in ST16 1BN: £196,000 (2018–1996).

Nearby sales in ST16 1BN

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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

Oakbrook Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King Edward VI High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 1BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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