# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST5 2FE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Rosemary Hill, Newcastle, ST5, ST5 2FE | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £205,995 | ## Description If I only could, I’d make a deal with God…but honestly, you won’t need to when you see this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home on Rosemary Hill, perfectly placed within easy reach of Keele University, top-rated Westlands schools, and just a short drive from Newcastle town centre. Much like running up that hill, this home elevates your lifestyle with space, comfort, and location that’s hard to beat. Step inside and discover a spacious living room with a bright window, plenty of room to relax, and a convenient under-stairs storage cupboard. The kitchen/diner is the heart of this home, offering a sleek U-shaped shaker-style kitchen with stylish navy cabinetry, contrasting worktops, and a dining space with glazed French doors leading to a South-facing garden. Completing the ground floor is a convenient W/C. Upstairs is home to three spacious bedrooms, including a master bedroom with its own en suite shower room, a further double and single bedroom, plus a family bathroom with a bath, a sink, and a W/C. Outside is a true delight with a direct South-facing garden with a patio seating space and lush grass lawn. Convenient side access leads to the front where you will find a block-paved driveway with off-road parking. **Location** **Newcastle-under-Lyme** is a vibrant and historic market town, situated adjacent to **Stoke-on-Trent**, the town benefits from excellent transport links via the **A34**, **A500**, and nearby **M6 motorway**, as well as convenient rail connections through Stoke station, making it an attractive base for both commuters and families. A lively **town centre** is home to a mix of independent shops, cafés, and high-street brands, complemented by regular **markets** and a strong sense of community. The area offers a variety of leisure and cultural amenities, including the popular **New Vic Theatre**, the **Brampton Museum**, and several green spaces such as **Brampton Park** and the nearby **Apedale Country Park**. **The Royal Stoke University Hospital is located in Newcastle**, and is one of the largest and most advanced teaching hospitals in the region. Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to several highly regarded state and independent **primary and secondary schools**, as well as **Newcastle-under-Lyme College. ** The town also lies close to **Keele University**, an internationally recognised institution known for its high-quality teaching, research excellence, and beautiful campus. **Newcastle-under-Lyme** offers an appealing and well-connected environment for residents, students, and visitors alike. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 RENFREW CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JZ | £207,500 | 29/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 11 RENFREW CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JZ | £210,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £294,495 | 20/12/2024 | Detached | | 26 GALINGALE VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2GR | £200,000 | 12/01/2024 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 28 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £254,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £254,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £209,995 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 24 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £213,995 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced | | 28 GALINGALE VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2GR | £211,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £264,995 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 9 RENFREW CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JZ | £185,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 33 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £205,995 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £279,995 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £319,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £205,995 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £205,995 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 35 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £319,995 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £289,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £205,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £264,995 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 34 GALINGALE VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2GR | £230,000 | 09/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £182,995 | 06/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 RENFREW CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JZ | £195,000 | 26/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £179,995 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £179,995 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 11 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £179,995 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 ROSEMARY HILL, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FE | £179,995 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 77 GALINGALE VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2GQ | £157,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 77 GALINGALE VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2GQ | £158,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 58 KEELE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JY | £220,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £252,828 (15 sales) **Area average:** £191,765 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £201,491 (152 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +14.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £744/mo - **Realistic:** £827/mo - **Optimistic:** £910/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Rosemary Hill, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8c68362) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Greylag Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7062d4c) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Coomer Court, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9d336ee) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Thistleberry Avenue, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d5ce523) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | Rightmove | | [Wesley Place, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/48400a5) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Thistleberry Avenue, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b9782ab) | £1,445/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | Rightmove | | [Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ced6280) | £950/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | Rightmove | | [Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2914cd8) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b7111f6) | £895/mo | 3 | 0.61 miles | Rightmove | | [Prospect Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8762975) | £775/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Crown Street, Silverdale, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4346917) | £925/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove | | [First Floor Flat, 65 High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1PN](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/111aff4) | £725/mo | — | 0.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Enderley Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5fe428d) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Repton Drive, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/82a893e) | £1,850/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | Rightmove | | [Kinsey Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a88cd3b) | £400/mo | 3 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove | | [Sedbergh Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e498261) | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9a07461) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 1.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Webster Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4c67ed8) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.2 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ce5a4b2) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 1.31 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,128/mo (39 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.5% - **10y growth:** 36.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 59.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)