# 1 bedroom house share for rent (ST5 2TP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 2TP | | Price | £495 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 89 m² | | Last sold | £155,000 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 16/12/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £674/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/8931-7222-6029-8813-8996) ## Description Modern 4-Bedroom Professional House Share - Cross May Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme Welcome to this well-presented 4-bedroom house share on Cross May Street, designed for working professionals and mature students looking for a comfortable, well-managed home in a convenient Newcastle-under-Lyme location. This property offers a great balance of modern living, practicality, and affordability, with spacious rooms and a clean, welcoming environment ideal for both relaxing and working from home. Each bedroom is fully furnished with a comfortable double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, and workspace, making it perfect for professionals and students alike. **Key Features** Four fully furnished bedrooms Bright, well-sized rooms with modern furnishings and a neutral finish. Fully equipped communal kitchen Practical and well-maintained, with all essential appliances and plenty of storage. Comfortable shared living space A relaxed area to unwind, socialise, or enjoy some downtime. Modern bathroom(s) Clean, functional, and conveniently located within the property. High-speed broadband Ideal for remote working, streaming, and studying. All bills included Gas, electric, water, council tax, and WiFi all included for hassle-free living. **Great Location** Situated on Cross May Street, the property benefits from excellent access to: Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre - short walk or quick drive Royal Stoke University Hospital - ideal for NHS staff Keele University - easily accessible by bus or car Local shops and amenities - all within close reach £4, A500 & M6 - great transport links for commuting **About the Area** Newcastle-under-Lyme is a popular and well-connected town known for its strong community feel, local amenities, and easy access to both Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. With parks, cafés, and key employment hubs nearby, it’s an ideal place to live for professionals and students alike. This property is perfect for those looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-managed house share in a convenient location. This property is managed via the Hybr platform. 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If you have any questions get in touch with our team by pressing the call button on Rightmove and when asked for a property reference code, put in 11544631 ## Property Photos - ![Bright bedroom with large window and wood floor...](/listings/photos/174415184/118458) - Bright bedroom with large window and wood floor... - ![Bright, modern rooms with garden access...](/listings/photos/174415184/118459) - Bright, modern rooms with garden access... - ![Modern bathroom with shower-over-bath and vanit...](/listings/photos/174415184/118460) - Modern bathroom with shower-over-bath and vanit... - ![Private paved patio with small lawn and fencing...](/listings/photos/174415184/118461) - Private paved patio with small lawn and fencing... - ![Bright room with patio doors and wood flooring...](/listings/photos/174415184/118462) - Bright room with patio doors and wood flooring... - ![Bright bedroom with large window and wooden flo...](/listings/photos/174415184/118463) - Bright bedroom with large window and wooden flo... - ![Bright, freshly painted single room with wood-l...](/listings/photos/174415184/118464) - Bright, freshly painted single room with wood-l... - ![Bright fitted kitchen with appliances...](/listings/photos/174415184/118465) - Bright fitted kitchen with appliances... - ![Bright living room with patio doors...](/listings/photos/174415184/118466) - Bright living room with patio doors... - ![Bright bedroom with large front window...](/listings/photos/174415184/118468) - Bright bedroom with large front window... - ![Neat semi with tidy lawn and paved path...](/listings/photos/174415184/118469) - Neat semi with tidy lawn and paved path... - ![Bright front room with large window and wood fl...](/listings/photos/174415184/118472) - Bright front room with large window and wood fl... - ![Low-maintenance paved garden with lawn and pati...](/listings/photos/174415184/118474) - Low-maintenance paved garden with lawn and pati... - ![Bright bedroom with large window and wood floor...](/listings/photos/174415184/118477) - Bright bedroom with large window and wood floor... ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12061360 - **Address:** 6 Cross May Street, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2TP - **Certificate Issued:** 28/11/2016 - **Work Completed:** 26/10/2016 - **Items:** 7 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #11489681 - **Address:** 6 Cross May Street, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2TP - **Certificate Issued:** 21/03/2016 - **Work Completed:** 18/01/2016 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TP | £155,000 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 6 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TP | £132,250 | 14/09/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 CASTLE KEEP MEWS, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SD | £120,000 | 04/03/2022 | Other | | GYM LAUNDRY ROOM GAMES ROOM, 1 ORME ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2FB | £350,000 | 28/10/2021 | Other | | [Same street] 8 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TP | £137,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £137,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £235,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £455,953 (16 Other, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -99.9% ## 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):** £424/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. 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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 £600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1454.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £513/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4288.8% *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:** £6/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -68% - **10y growth:** -55.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 23.3% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## 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)