The Catkins by David Wilson Homes · Meadowsweet Avenue, Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZY
David Wilson Homes has 140 developments on Homello. Homes in Stafford sold for a median £263,000 over the last year, £273 per sq ft; see house prices in Stafford.
About The Catkins
The Catkins is a new build homes development by David Wilson Homes, situated on Meadowsweet Avenue in the Beaconside area of Stafford, Staffordshire (ST16 1ZY). The development offers a collection of two, three, and four-bedroom energy-efficient properties. Pricing for available properties at The Catkins currently starts from £265,000 for a two-bedroom home, with the top of the range being four-bedroom detached houses priced up to £510,000.
The builder, David Wilson Homes, is a five-star rated developer, having received the maximum Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-Star rating for 16 consecutive years, with over 95% of customers stating they would recommend the company. The Catkins offers a diverse house mix suitable for first-time buyers, professionals, and families. The selection includes two-bedroom homes such as the Ashdown, three-bedroom types like the Archford, Blyford, and Hadley, and four-bedroom detached houses including the Meriden and Exeter designs. Available two and three-bedroom new build homes start from £265,000 to approximately £380,000. These properties typically feature modern, open-plan kitchen-diners with French doors opening onto the rear garden, and in some cases, a separate lounge. Four-bedroom detached homes, which start from £440,000, are generally equipped with an integral or single garage, a separate utility room, and a ground-floor study, with the main bedroom often benefiting from an en-suite bathroom. All homes are designed to meet the latest building regulations for energy performance and carbon emissions. The development is positioned off Stone Road, providing a direct route into Stafford town centre, which is accessible in approximately 10 minutes by car. The location is highly practical for commuters. Transport Links: Stafford train station is less than two miles from the development. Rail services offer direct links to major city centres, with journey times to Birmingham New Street at approximately 39 minutes, Manchester Piccadilly at 54 minutes, and London Euston at 1 hour 51 minutes. For road access, the A34 and M6 motorway are easily accessible, with M6 Junction 14 just six miles from home. Local Amenities and Education: Day-to-day shopping is catered for by several supermarkets within a 10-minute drive (less than 3 miles), including Sainsbury's, ASDA, Aldi, and Lidl. Local healthcare services are available at Beaconside Health Centre (3.5 miles) and Stafford A&E Hospital (4 miles). Leisure facilities include Stafford Leisure Centre (3.6 miles) and Victoria Park (3 miles). The area has access to several educational facilities, including Sir Graham Balfour (1.8 miles) and St Paul's CofE Primary (3.4 miles), with Beaconfields School within walking distance. The Catkins offers properties ready for immediate occupancy or available for personalisation, with options for moving in before the end of the year confirmed for select plots. Pricing for the two, three, and four-bedroom new build homes currently spans from £265,000 to £510,000. Potential buyers should contact the developer for current availability and to enquire about specific homebuyer incentives available, such as Part Exchange, Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme, and Deposit Boost. Viewing of the show homes can be arranged via the sales office. Construction completion status for individual plots is to be confirmed directly with the sales team.
- Developer
- David Wilson Homes
- City
- Staffordshire
- Neighbourhood
- Stafford
- Postcode
- ST16 1ZY
- Address
- Meadowsweet Avenue, Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZY
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at The Catkins
First sales only so far: 19 homes registered at a median £285,000 since 2024 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | Jun 2025 | New build | £263,625 · £318/sq ft |
| 51, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | Jun 2025 | New build | £285,000 · £344/sq ft |
| 59, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | Jun 2025 | New build | £266,000 · £321/sq ft |
| 18, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | May 2025 | New build | £475,000 · £322/sq ft |
| 20, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | May 2025 | New build | £480,000 · £312/sq ft |
| 22, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | May 2025 | New build | £446,975 · £290/sq ft |
| 34, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | Apr 2025 | New build | £248,750 · £340/sq ft |
| 32, Ramson Avenue ST16 1ZY | Mar 2025 | New build | £256,500 · £350/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about The Catkins
›Who is the developer of The Catkins?
The Catkins is a David Wilson Homes development in Stafford, Staffordshire. David Wilson Homes has 140 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at The Catkins cost?
Prices at The Catkins start from around £265,000 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What have homes at The Catkins sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 19 first sales at The Catkins at a median of £285,000 since 2024. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 18% above the Stafford median of £273 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Stafford?
The median sold price in Stafford was £263,000 over the last 12 months (1,505 sales, +1.2% on the year before), or £273 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Stafford page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Meadowsweet Avenue, Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZY
Nearest stations
- Stafford Station 2.3 miles
- Norton Bridge Station 3.4 miles
- Stone Station 5.1 miles
Nearest schools
- Beaconfields Primary School <0.1 milesPrimary · ages 2–11
- Parkside Primary School 0.6 milesPrimary · ages 2–11
- Sir Graham Balfour High School 0.6 milesSecondary · ages 11–18
- Greenhall 0.9 milesages 2–5
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Stafford neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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