# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST5 7TF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Willotts Hill Road, NEWCASTLE, Staffordshire, ST5, ST5 7TF | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | ## Description Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac within the highly sought-after area of Waterhayes, this beautifully maintained four-bedroom detached family home offers generous living accommodation, a mature rear garden, and a superb setting ideal for modern family life. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting hallway leading through to a spacious lounge featuring a large square bay window that fills the room with natural light. The lounge flows seamlessly into a well-proportioned dining room, with double doors opening onto the rear garden — perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen offers an excellent range of storage units and workspace, while the adjoining utility room provides additional practicality with fitted units, sink, and downstairs WC. A further door from the kitchen leads into the garage, which has been partially converted to create useful storage space. To the first floor are four generously sized bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom complete with double wardrobes and a modern en suite featuring a double shower. The remaining bedrooms are all well proportioned, making this an ideal home for growing families. Externally, the property enjoys a large, well-established rear garden with mature planting, offering a private and peaceful outdoor retreat. To the front there is a driveway and large front garden. This attractive home combines spacious accommodation with a desirable location. Offering exceptional value for money, this spacious home provides far more accommodation than its price point might suggest, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of buyers. With generous room proportions and versatile living space throughout, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a substantial property at an attractive price. An opportunity not to be missed, early viewing is strongly recommended. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required Identity and Anti Money Laundering checks. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89815422/1495993) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/89815422/1495994) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89815422/1495995) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/89815422/1495996) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/89815422/1495997) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/89815422/1495998) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/89815422/1495999) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/89815422/1496000) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/89815422/1496001) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/89815422/1496002) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/89815422/1496003) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/89815422/1496005) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/89815422/1496006) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/89815422/1496008) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/89815422/1496010) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/89815422/1496013) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/89815422/1496015) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/89815422/1496017) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/89815422/1496019) - Picture No. 19 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89815422/1496021) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 FRIESIAN GARDENS, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6BB | £480,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 14 FAIROAK ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TZ | £320,000 | 28/08/2025 | Detached | | 24 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TT | £267,000 | 22/02/2024 | Detached | | 20 DRAYCOTT DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SU | £281,500 | 20/12/2023 | Detached | | 17 WIMBERRY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SG | £255,000 | 12/12/2023 | Detached | | 234 AUDLEY ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6BS | £320,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | 37 WIMBERRY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SG | £210,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 4 WRENBURRY CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TG | £220,000 | 05/09/2023 | Detached | | 26 WIMBERRY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SG | £275,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 2 BLACKBROOK AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7UA | £285,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached | | 14 CHECKLEY ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TN | £285,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 1 FRIESIAN GARDENS, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6BB | £290,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached | | 30 BURLAND ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7ST | £376,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached | | 16 HATHERTON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SN | £465,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached | | 27 LONGCLOUGH ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SW | £275,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 6 CALROFOLD DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SZ | £280,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 21 SLINDON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TH | £312,500 | 17/11/2022 | Detached | | 18 CALROFOLD DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SZ | £295,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 12 STANDON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TY | £310,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 27 WIMBERRY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7SG | £240,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 WILLOTTS HILL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7TF | £220,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £220,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £302,100 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £338,414 (79 Detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.4% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Vickers Close, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bce0627) | £1,550/mo | 4 | 2.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0acee5e) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 2.76 miles | Rightmove | | [First Floor Flat, 65 High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1PN](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/111aff4) | £725/mo | — | 3.05 miles | Rightmove | | [Beresford Crescent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c0ffc5e) | £3,950/mo | 4 | 3.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Essex Place, The Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2ae0ad7) | £1,995/mo | 4 | 3.59 miles | Rightmove | | [The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c3c8f4) | £4,995/mo | 4 | 4.89 miles | Rightmove | | [The Coach House, Butterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/51f5948) | £3,000/mo | 4 | 4.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Whitmore Heath, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b4d8ac9) | £1,800/mo | 4 | 5.97 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d3059aa) | £2,700/mo | — | 6.16 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,232/mo (10 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £189,800 *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 £1,898/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £502/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.9% *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:** 20.9% - **10y growth:** 28.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.1% - **10y growth (index):** 54.9% ## 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)