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5 Sotherby House, South Street, Stafford, ST16 2DW

EPC BNotable views
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Sotherby House

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

5 Sotherby House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stafford (ST16 2DW). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 59 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views.

It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Sotherby House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 September 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromC79toB81
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sotherby House, South Street, Stafford, ST16 2DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sotherby House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 August 2004Most recent

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 2DW: £130,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Sotherby House outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,119

Street avg £2,164

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Sotherby House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£130k

1 Lime Tree Avenue

ST16 2RR

2 bed1 bath
£129k

1 Rowley Street

ST16 2RH

2 bed
£128k

1 Avarne Place

ST16 2ND

2 bed1 bath
£122k

1 Riverside Mews, Espleys Yard

ST16 2BS

2 bed1 bath
£150k

1 County Road

ST16 2PU

2 bed1 bath
£217k

1 Jerningham Street

ST16 2EG

2 bed3 bath
£112k

1 Sotherby House, South Street

ST16 2DW

1 bed1 bath
£104k

1 Sash Court, Sash Street

ST16 2PS

1 bed1 bath
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

Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Blessed William Howard Catholic School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST16 2DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST16 2DW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 2DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Sotherby House, South Street, Stafford, ST16 2DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.