What kind of home is 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ last change hands?

40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ last sold for £392,000 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and December 2017, 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ rose from £123,000 to £392,000, a change of £269,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ use?

The latest EPC at 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ in?

40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

Police records around 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ 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 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

The closest primary school to 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ is Castlechurch Primary School (560m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI High School (730m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Castle Bank, ST16 1DJ is Castle Church, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Castle Bank, Stafford, ST16 1DJ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Castle Bank

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

40 Castle Bank is a four-bedroom detached house in Stafford (ST16 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 is 16.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 20% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in December 2017. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

40 Castle Bank's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 May 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Castle Bank, Stafford, ST16 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 40 Castle Bank, Stafford, ST16 1DJ

3decisions1extensions3documents

Oct 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Additional storey to private residential dwelling, with associated works including the erection of a double garage
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
03/00860/FUL
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Demolition And RebuildApr 2006Decision
FullMay 2004Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£392,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2017Most recent
£392,000
+218.7%over 16 years
16 July 2001
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 1DJ: £440,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ST16 1DJ

On the street

Versus other Castle Bank homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,529

Street avg £2,285

Above

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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.

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Castle Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Castlechurch Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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