What type of property is 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST17 0SA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA located?

2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA sits in Bednall, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST17 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

Police records around 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA 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 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

The closest primary school to 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA is All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall (41m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Smithy Lane, ST17 0SA is Joyce's Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Smithy Lane, Bednall, Stafford, ST17 0SA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Smithy Lane

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

2 Smithy Lane is a semi-detached house in Bednall, Stafford, Stafford (ST17 0SA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (152 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromG20toE46

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

84%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Smithy Lane, Bednall, Stafford, ST17 0SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Smithy Lane 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.

2 Smithy Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 ST17 0SA: £582,780 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in ST17 0SA

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Smithy Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Joyce's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST17 0SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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