What kind of home is 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ last change hands?

2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ last sold for £157,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in March 2017, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

Across 2 sales between March 2017 and July 2018, 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ rose from £120,000 to £157,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +22.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ in?

2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ sits in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST19 postcode district in Staffordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

Police records around 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ show an average of 75 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ is Marshbrook First School (369m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penkridge Middle School (281m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Orchard Close, ST19 5BJ is Littleton Crescent, 142m away. The nearest rail option is Penkridge Rail Station, 950m away.

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2 Orchard Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Orchard Close

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

2 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 5BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last changed hands 8 years ago, in July 2018. Across 2017–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 is 38.2% above the 2018 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2017

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2017from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromF35toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2 Orchard Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2018)

£157,000

Growth on file: 22.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 July 2018Most recent
£157,000
+30.8%over 1 year
17 March 2017
£120,000

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Comparables

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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

75/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Littleton Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Penkridge Middle School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 5BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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