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3 Queens Cottages, Bickford Road, Lapley, Stafford, ST19 9JX

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Queens Cottages

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

3 Queens Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lapley, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 9JX). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Most recent transfer: February 2025 at £350,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromF30toD61
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Queens Cottages, Bickford Road, Lapley, Stafford, ST19 9JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Queens Cottages, Bickford Road, Lapley, Stafford, ST19 9JX

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  1. Jan 2015
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Vehicle Access Crossing (Dropped Kerb)

    Reference
    14/00970/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.

3 Queens Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£350,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 February 2025Most recent

    £350,000

    +22.8%over 3 years
  2. 29 September 2021

    £285,000

    +69.6%over 7 years
  3. 25 September 2014

    £168,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in ST19 9JX: £187,500 (2013–2006).

On the street

Versus other Bickford Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Queens Cottages outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 55 (D)

Above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Queens Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

75/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stretton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

St Mary's CofE First Academy. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST19 9JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST19 9JX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 9JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Queens Cottages, Bickford Road, Lapley, Stafford, ST19 9JX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.