What kind of home is 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT last sold for £240,000 in February 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £173,000 in November 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2018 and February 2024, 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT rose from £173,000 to £240,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ST19 5BT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT 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 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT in?

1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT sits in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST19 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT 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 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

The closest primary school to 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT is Marshbrook First School (466m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penkridge Middle School (221m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Orchard Crescent, ST19 5BT is Littleton Crescent, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Penkridge Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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1 Orchard Crescent, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Orchard Crescent

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

1 Orchard Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 5BT). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 77.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 62 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 15 EPCs). Last sale on file: £240,000 in February 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Crescent, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Orchard Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Orchard Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2024Most recent
£240,000
+38.7%over 5 years
28 November 2018
£173,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST19 5BT: £270,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ST19 5BT

On the street

Versus other Orchard Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Orchard Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,871

Street avg £2,760

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

75/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Littleton Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 5BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 5BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.5dB

Low

55 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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