What type of property is 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU last change hands?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU last sold for £189,950 in January 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £52,950 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

Across 4 sales between July 1998 and January 2018, 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU rose from £52,950 to £189,950, a change of £137,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU heated?

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

Has 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU had any planning applications?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in September 2020 under ref. 20/00632/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU 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.

Where is 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU located?

5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU sits in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford. It falls within the ST19 postcode district in Staffordshire.

Is 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

The closest primary school to 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU is Princefield First School (191m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wolgarston High School (664m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bridgewater Close, ST19 5HU is Francis Close, 274m away. The nearest rail option is Penkridge Rail Station, 867m away.

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5 Bridgewater Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5HU

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bridgewater Close

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

5 Bridgewater Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 5HU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2009) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 is 35.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Bridgewater Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2019

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bridgewater Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2020
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension to be used for domestic use. Proposed garage at front.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
20/00632/FUL
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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.

5 Bridgewater Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£189,950

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2018Most recent
£189,950
+22.5%over 7 years
26 May 2010
£155,000
+93.5%over 8 years
26 September 2001
£80,100
+51.3%over 3 years
23 July 1998
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ST19 5HU: £216,950 (2021–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Bridgewater Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Bridgewater Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,185

Street avg £2,343

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Francis Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Princefield First School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 5HU

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