ST3Stafford

ST3 Central Stafford

ST3 Central Stafford investment guide. Average gross yield 4.8%, unknown rental demand.

4.8%avg gross yield

£174kavg sold price (837 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.8%

+4.8% vs Stafford avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£174,409

high confidence (837 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£795

2-bed · 3-bed £897 · 6.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£233

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in ST3

1-bed

£722

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£795

per month

6.2% yield

3-bed

£897

per month

6.0% yield

4-bed

£1,496

per month

7.1% yield

Ownership mix

ST3 vs UK average · 32,887 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 14% privately rented (btl) (6pp lower than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

35.5%(UK 32.9%)

+2.6pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.2%(UK 29.7%)

-0.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

14.2%(UK 20.3%)

-6.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.1%(UK 17.1%)

+4.0pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in ST3

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	8.5%	£125,118	£886
Semi-detached →	6.5%	£169,601	£918
Detached →	4.5%	£263,954	£996
Flat →	12.5%	£77,323	£804

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About ST3 Central Stafford (ST3, Stafford)

ST3 offers attractive entry-level investment opportunities with an average asking price of £174,409 and a solid gross yield of 4.8%. The postcode demonstrates consistent rental returns across all property sizes, with 4-bedroom homes yielding 7.1% – notably higher than smaller units – making it particularly appealing for portfolio-focused investors seeking affordable stock with measurable demand.

The tenant demographic is mixed, spanning studios through family homes. One and two-bedroom properties command lower yields (5.4-6.2%) but likely attract young professionals and couples, while larger units (3-4 beds) pull stronger returns, suggesting demand from families. This diversity provides flexibility in targeting different renter segments within a single postcode.

Key considerations include the unknown rental demand profile – while yield data is strong, transaction velocity and void rates remain unquantified. Investors should conduct local market research on school catchments, transport links, and employment hubs to validate assumptions about tenant acquisition and retention before proceeding.

Sold Price Trend - ST3

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+5.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - ST3

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+69.9%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

11 mo

Flip rate

0.4%

of all sales

Recent case studies

normanton grove

Semi

Bought Jan 25

£116k

Sold Jan 26

£166k

11 mo+41.2%*

Gross 42.7%

mossland road

Semi

Bought Mar 25

£98k

Sold Dec 25

£180k

9 mo+86.0%*

Gross 84.6%

larch grove

Semi

Bought Jun 24

£110k

Sold Oct 25

£172k

16 mo+45.8%*

Gross 56.4%

normanton grove

Semi

Bought Mar 24

£121k

Sold Apr 25

£170k

13 mo+33.7%*

Gross 40.5%

almond grove

Semi

Bought Jun 24

£100k

Sold Jan 25

£175k

7 mo+69.9%*

Gross 75.0%

beckett avenue

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£70k

Sold Sept 24

£157k

7 mo+115.9%*

Gross 124.3%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - ST3

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Stafford. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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