# 2 bedroom flat for rent (ST5 8AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 165A, WATLANDS VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 8AW | | Price | £695 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 54 m² | | Last sold | £135,000 Nov 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/08/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £760/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £3,825 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5117-2428-7130-0389-7292) ## Description Welcome to this charming flat available 'To Let' in the conveniently located area of Porthill. This property provides a delightful space for couples or a small family. The flat comprises of two well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring plenty of personal space for all occupants. There is also a single bathroom, functioning as a practical and essential facility for the residents. The heart of this home is its spacious reception room. It is an inviting space, perfect for relaxing evenings or social gatherings. The property also boasts a functional kitchen, equipped to cater to your daily culinary needs. Located in close proximity to public transport links and local amenities, this flat offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Whether it's a quick commute or a trip to the local shops, everything is within reach. The property falls under Council Tax Band A, making it an economical choice for tenants. It also benefits from an EPC rating of 'C', indicating that it is fairly energy efficient. This property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a prime location. It's not just a flat, it's a potential home waiting for the right occupants. Don't miss out on this opportunity. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. QLG210208/2 ## Property Photos - ![Main](/listings/photos/168629126/8255) - Main - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/168629126/8259) - Lounge - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/168629126/8261) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/168629126/8263) - Bedroom 2 - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/168629126/8265) - Kitchen - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/168629126/8266) - Bathroom ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168629126/8267) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168629126/8270) - EPC Rating Graph ## 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):** £479/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Garnett Road East, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b8dbc49) | £695/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale View East, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fd1bf51) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale Parade East, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b4e351) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Sparrow Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b74c503) | £800/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Nelson Street, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2f978c8) | £695/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Hanbridge Avenue, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6b014d2) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Milehouse Lane Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/332a240) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Cromer Street, May Bank](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ffda893) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | Rightmove | | [Oxford Road ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e69a0bb) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Loomer Road, Chesterton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5a3da8f) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Wilmot Drive, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bb8dd5c) | £995/mo | 2 | 0.94 miles | Rightmove | | 2 Bed Detached House, Woolrich St, ST6 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Woolrich St, ST6 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent | | [Hughes Avenue Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/707932d) | £625/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | Rightmove | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Hassam Avenue, ST5 | £745/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | | [Hassam Avenue, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39e3fcd) | £745/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Woolrich Street, ST6 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | | [Kimberley Road, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1e6bda) | £800/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove | | [Cooper Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c20edd0) | £775/mo | 2 | 1.05 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £854/mo (57 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1295% - **Monthly cashflow:** £647/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3853.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £13/m² ## 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)