# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST5 5DP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE LANTERNS, SANDY LANE, NEWCASTLE, BALDWINS GATE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 5DP | | Price | £825,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 166 m² | | Last sold | £250,000 Jul 2000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 14/04/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,487/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9535-9424-8400-0265-9292) ## Description Don’t let this lantern drift away, The Lanterns is here to brighten your world! This stunning detached home radiates warmth, space and style, offering four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and glowing reception areas, all with NO UPWARD CHAIN. Family living just got a whole lot brighter. As the electric gates swing open, let the sparkle of instant kerb appeal guide you home. Step through the front door into a welcoming entrance hall that sets the tone for the elegance within. From here, find access to ground-floor reception rooms, a guest cloakroom, and the stairs illuminated by natural light leading to the first floor. The kitchen truly shines, a space ready for your culinary brilliance, featuring sleek cabinetry, sparkling worktops and Miele integrated appliances, plus a handy connecting pantry to keep everything in perfect order. The adjoining breakfast room glows with sunlight streaming through French doors that open onto the garden, while the utility room and rear porch add everyday convenience. Entertain under your own spotlight in the dining room, or kick back in the living room or family/cinema room, both flooded with light and offering garden access for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Ascend to the first floor, where four double bedrooms await, each a serene retreat for rest and rejuvenation. Two rooms include built-in storage, while the others offer generous comfort. The shower room and bathroom gleam with high-end finishes and stylish tiling, making every morning shine. Step outside and bask in your private garden oasis, laid to lawn, framed by botanical shrubbery and dotted with multiple seating areas that twinkle with potential. Whether it’s sunny barbecues or starlit evenings, this garden will be the glowing heart of your home. With a gated driveway and garages, parking is effortless. Nestled in Baldwins Gate, enjoy nearby amenities, a local primary school and easy access to the M6 and A500, keeping life connected and convenient. So go on, light the flame of your future and make The Lanterns your next dream home. Give us a call today before this gem flickers away! 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE LANTERNS SANDY LANE, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DP | £250,000 | 14/07/2000 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MOSS COTTAGE STONE ROAD, HILL CHORLTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DR | £545,000 | 13/04/2023 | Detached | | GREENWAYS STONE ROAD, HILL CHORLTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DR | £315,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £430,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £340,103 (75 Detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +142.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £825/mo - **Optimistic:** £908/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/99762c2) | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.93 miles | Rightmove | | [Stableford, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e0262d1) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 1.32 miles | Rightmove | | [The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c3c8f4) | £4,995/mo | 4 | 2.85 miles | Rightmove | | [Enstone Court, Westbury Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2cb6c64) | £1,295/mo | 4 | 3.95 miles | Rightmove | | [ Aspen Rise, Clayton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9214ff2) | £1,995/mo | 4 | 4.13 miles | Rightmove | | [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 4.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1263f1) | £450/mo | — | 4.64 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/054fe3a) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 4.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Valley View, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/690e570) | £1,300/mo | 4 | 4.97 miles | Rightmove | | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 5.21 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 5.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale Hall Drive, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e74bbb) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 6.31 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c2e45c) | £1,200/mo | 4 | 6.34 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,435/mo (13 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 52.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -10.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,970/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.3% - **10y growth:** 26% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 53.8% ## 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)