What kind of home is Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU last sold for £410,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and February 2025, Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU rose from £235,000 to £410,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

The current EPC rating for Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft). That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ST19 5AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU use?

The latest EPC at Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU in?

Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU sits in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST19 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU in a safe area?

Police records around Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

The closest primary school to Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU is Marshbrook First School (484m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penkridge Middle School (965m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU?

The closest bus stop to Highfield, Goods Station Lane, ST19 5AU is Goods Station Lane, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Penkridge Rail Station, 710m away.

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Highfield, Goods Station Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Highfield

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

Highfield is a detached house in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £410,000. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 is 10.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromF37toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Highfield, Goods Station Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Highfield 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.

Highfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£410,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£410,000
+74.5%over 12 years
13 September 2012
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST19 5AU: £282,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ST19 5AU

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On the street

Versus other Goods Station Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Highfield is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,306

Street avg £3,456

On par

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

Comparables

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1 Chelford Close, Penkridge

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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

0.2 km

Goods Station Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Marshbrook First School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST19 5AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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