What type of property is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD last change hands?

5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD last sold for £143,000 in July 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and July 2001, 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD rose from £110,000 to £143,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +15.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD is F with a score of 35 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has dropped from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST17 0RD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD located?

5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD sits in Acton Trussell, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST17 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

The closest primary school to 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD is St Leonard's CofE First School (1.0km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stafford Manor High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, ST17 0RD is Leese Lane, 149m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Canalside, Mill Lane, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RD

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 35

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Canalside

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

5 Canalside is a two-bedroom detached house in Acton Trussell, Stafford, Stafford (ST17 0RD). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows an F (score 35), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in July 2001. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 sits 165.7% above the 2001 sale of £143,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 25.4% below the postcode norm. At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (146 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
LandYes
Notable viewsYes

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 Canalside's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

F35

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE47toF35

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Canalside, Mill Lane, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Canalside has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Canalside's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£143,000

Growth on file: 15.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2001Most recent
£143,000
+30.0%over 1 year
5 October 1999
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST17 0RD: £512,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in ST17 0RD

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On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Canalside is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,788

Street avg £3,174

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leese Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

St Leonard's CofE First School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST17 0RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST17 0RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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