What kind of home is Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ last change hands?

Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ last sold for £31,320 in August 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £28,500 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and August 2000, Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ rose from £28,500 to £31,320, a change of £2,820. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ have?

The current EPC rating for Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST16 2EQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ use?

The latest EPC at Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ in?

Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST16 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

Police records around Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ 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 Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

The closest primary school to Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.1km), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed William Howard Catholic School (837m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ?

The closest bus stop to Zero, North Castle Street, ST16 2EQ is Broadeye Bridge, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 449m away.

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Zero, North Castle Street, Stafford, ST16 2EQ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Zero

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

Zero is an end-of-terrace house in Stafford (ST16 2EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since August 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 sits 321.5% above the 2000 sale of £31,320. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 61.2% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2018

EPC improved fromE50toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Zero, North Castle Street, Stafford, ST16 2EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at Zero.

1 application on record at Zero, North Castle Street, Stafford, ST16 2EQ

1decisions1extensions8documents4nearby

Aug 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Proposed two storey rear extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20/32619/HOU
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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.

Zero's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£31,320

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2000Most recent
£31,320
+9.9%over 2 years
18 June 1998
£28,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 2EQ: £135,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ST16 2EQ

On the street

Versus other North Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Zero runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£614

Street avg £1,995

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Broadeye Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Blessed William Howard Catholic School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 2EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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