What type of property is 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY last change hands?

16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY last sold for £145,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £53,950 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 1996 and June 2014, 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY rose from £53,950 to £145,000, a change of £91,050. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

The current EPC rating for 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST16 1LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY located?

16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY 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.

Which schools serve 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

The closest primary school to 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY is Burleyfields Primary School (724m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed William Howard Catholic School (902m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY?

The closest bus stop to 16 Barker Close, ST16 1LY is Carson Way, 95m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 729m away.

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16 Barker Close, Stafford, ST16 1LY

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Barker Close

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

16 Barker Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stafford (ST16 1LY). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 54.5% above the 2014 sale of £145,000. Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 75 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (64 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Barker Close, Stafford, ST16 1LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Barker Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Barker Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£145,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 June 2014Most recent
£145,000
-1.4%over 8 years
22 May 2006
£147,000
+6.5%over 9 months
23 August 2005
£138,000
+102.9%over 5 years
30 March 2000
£68,000
+26.0%over 3 years
22 October 1996
£53,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 1LY: £208,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ST16 1LY

On the street

Versus other Barker Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Barker Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,933

Street avg £3,079

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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

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Crime

363/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Carson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Burleyfields Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 1LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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