40 WATLANDS AVENUE
NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 8AS
£395,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
202 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£320,000 Sep 2021
Price per m²
£1,955/m²
Local average
£198,955 (+98.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (16,958 of 33,755)
Street crime
222 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Traditional Three Storey Semi Detached House
- Five Bedrooms
- Stunning Period Features
- Beautifully Presented & Well Configured Throughout
- Three Spacious Reception Rooms
- Fitted Kitchen
- Utility Room
- Ground Floor Shower Room and Luxury First Floor Bathroom Suite
- Driveway & Enclosed Rear Garden
- Viewing Highly Advised
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central, Wood burner
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Approached via a driveway providing off road parking for two to three vehicles, the property immediately makes a striking first impression. An entrance door to the front aspect opens into a stunning entrance hallway which sets the tone for what is to come, featuring eye-catching Minton tiled flooring and elegant William Morris wallpaper that perfectly reflects the character and style of this wonderful home.
To the front aspect, the bay-fronted lounge is a lovely reception space, full of charm and warmth, with a stunning feature fireplace and further William Morris wallpaper creating a room that feels both stylish and inviting. Moving through the home, to the rear aspect is a spacious reception room with patio doors, providing an excellent space for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying views and access out to the garden. The accommodation continues with an extended dining room, a superb addition to the property, enjoying a feature window, patio doors and attractive beam effect to the ceiling, making it an ideal setting for family meals and social occasions.
The kitchen is fitted in a free-standing country style and continues the character of the home beautifully, with Minton floor tiling keeping the features in keeping with the overall house style. There is also the benefit of a handy utility room along with a downstairs shower room, adding further practicality to the layout.
To the first floor, the property offers four bedrooms, three of which are comfortable doubles, along with a third single bedroom. The family bathroom is particularly impressive, fitted with a luxury three piece suite including double wash basins with vanity units beneath and a beautiful ribbed fluted bath, creating a stylish and relaxing space.
The second floor reveals a huge bedroom which offers ideal potential for a master suite or could equally provide a highly versatile space to suit a range of needs, whether for guests, working from home or hobbies.
Outside, the property benefits from the driveway to the front and an enclosed low maintenance rear garden, ideal for those looking to enjoy outside space without the burden of extensive upkeep.
This property has clearly been well maintained by its current owners and is beautifully presented throughout. Offering plenty of space, a wealth of traditional original features and a sought after location close to commuter links, local amenities and schools, this is a truly ideal family home. Viewing is highly advised.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Heywoods
Reference: 174319127
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 01/07/2021
Current heating cost: £1,658/year
Potential heating cost: £1,251/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,000
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £395,000 | +23.4% |
| Sold | 29/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £320,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 16 WATLANDS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AS | £380,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 WATLANDS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AS | £399,000 | 01/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PARK AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AX | £516,000 | 01/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 MARSH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8BB | £299,950 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 MARSH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8BB | £215,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 GARNETT ROAD WEST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EQ | £222,000 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WEST VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8DL | £135,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 PARK AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AU | £175,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 SIMPSON STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8DW | £170,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MARSH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8BB | £320,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 GARNETT ROAD WEST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EQ | £189,950 | 01/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 LODGE GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0HA | £186,000 | 03/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DIMSDALE VIEW EAST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EE | £140,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 GARNETT ROAD EAST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AP | £152,500 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 DIMSDALE VIEW EAST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EE | £155,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LODGE GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0HA | £230,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 37 WATLANDS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8AS | £201,500 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 WEST VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8DL | £244,000 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 GARNETT ROAD WEST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EQ | £158,500 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WEST VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8DL | £129,950 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 DIMSDALE VIEW EAST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EG | £106,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 DIMSDALE VIEW EAST, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8EE | £140,000 | 09/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £326,833 (3 sales)
Area average: £204,466 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | St Andrew's Church | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Boulton Street | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The co-operative food | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Longport | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Bradwell Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | St Augustine's Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Silverdale | 1.7 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 2.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 222 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2015 |
| Kaleidoscope School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 10 Dec 2023 |
| Oaklands Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 15 Feb 2013 |
| Ellison Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 14 Sep 2023 |
| The Orme Academy | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 Jul 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 | £1/mo | — | 0.86 miles | Rightmove |
| 5 En-suite House Share | £40/mo | 5 | 1.71 miles | Rightmove |
| 9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX | £210/mo | — | 2.09 miles | Rightmove |
| Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX | £450/mo | — | 2.26 miles | Rightmove |
| Beresford Crescent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 | £3,250/mo | 5 | 2.27 miles | Rightmove |
| Lymes Road, Butterton, Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 4DR | £4,950/mo | 5 | 3.46 miles | Rightmove |
| Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 | £2,450/mo | 5 | 5.79 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,622/mo (7 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).