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161a, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BS

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 161a

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

161a is a mid-terrace house in Stafford (ST16 3BS). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 36th smallest of 75 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 15–465 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Sept 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161a, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 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.

161a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST16 3BS: £150,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Marston Road homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 161a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£116k

1 Back Browning Street

ST16 3AU

£139k

1 Abbots Walk

ST16 3BN

£140k

1 Armstrong Avenue

ST16 3UW

£145k

1 Cedar Walk, Marston Road

ST16 3BU

£151k

1 Beaconside Close

ST16 3QS

2 bed
£161k

1 Chapel Terrace

ST16 3AH

£163k

1 Albion Walk, Marston Road

ST16 3DE

£167k

1 Bedford Avenue

ST16 3LH

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

Crime

363/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marston Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Patrick's Catholic Primary 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 3BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST16 3BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST16 3BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 161a, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.