What type of property is 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE 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.

Where is 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE located?

2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE sits in Stafford. It falls within the ST17 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

Police records around 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE 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 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

The closest primary school to 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE is St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (380m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed William Howard Catholic School (619m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, ST17 4BE is The Sun Inn, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Stafford Rail Station, 438m away.

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2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, Stafford, ST17 4BE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Cambridge Cottages

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

2 Cambridge Cottages is a semi-detached house in Stafford (ST17 4BE). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE48toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, Stafford, ST17 4BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cambridge Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£146,000

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 3 sales in ST17 4BE: £65,000 (2015–2000).

Nearby sales in ST17 4BE

1 Cambridge Cottages, Friars Walk, Stafford, ST17 4BE
Sold Dec 2015
£102,500

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Sun Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST17 4BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST17 4BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 54 points of interest in total.

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