# 1 bedroom flat for rent (ST5 8NL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 53 MACHIN CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 8NL | | Price | £700 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 51 m² | | Last sold | £60,000 Feb 2010 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £563/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,000 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2909-9470-2575-1825) ## Description Belvoir are pleased to present this ground floor one bedroom apartment with generous garden area and plentiful storage. Recently renovated to a high standard and modern finish. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the local shops. Easy access to the A34, A500 and M6. This property has been modernised to a high standard and the fitted kitchen benefits from a in-built oven, hob and extractor fan. The kitchen comprises of wood effect counter tops and modern grey units with undercounter space for a washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. The kitchen also benefits from a storage pantry area with in-built shelving. The bathroom is newly fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of toilet, sink and bath. The bath has an electric shower fitted above and a glass shower screen. All walls are fitted with plastic panelling for easy maintenance and cleaning. The living room is bright having a large bay window with a view of the front garden and a decorative fireplace. The double bedroom is a generous size benefitting from carpeted flooring and a built in storage cupboard with shelving. There are also a further two storage areas located in the hallway, one with built-in shelving. The property is freshly decorated throughout, with white walls, white gloss woodwork, grey herringbone effect vinyl flooring and dark grey carpets. To the front of the property is an established garden area with shrubs and trees, to the side of the property there is a stone patio and a shed for storage. Viewing highly recommended. Book your viewing today! Whilst the details listed within this description are believed to be accurate and up to date you should check with the agent that any appliances listed will be present at the start of the let. Where a property is let unfurnished, should an appliance become faulty the landlord may not replace it - excluding cookers & boilers for which the landlord remains responsible. In some instances gas fires may have been disconnected where central heating systems are present. Where a property is advertised inclusive of bills, the bills will be subject to a fair usage allowance, details of this can be provided upon request and application. EPC rating: C. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395031) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395036) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395039) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395042) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395044) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395058) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395061) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93199587/2395063) ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4726106 - **Address:** 53 Machin Crescent, NEWCASTLE, ST5 8NL - **Certificate Issued:** 22/05/2007 - **Work Completed:** 12/03/2007 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £750/mo - **Realistic:** £833/mo - **Optimistic:** £916/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. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Machin Crescent, Bradwell, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/16be1fe) | £700/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | 1 Bed Flat, High Street, ST5 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | | [Porthill, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c522017) | £795/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale Parade East, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bbd7458) | £550/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Apedale Road, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/93bf07e) | £750/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove | | [Badgers Croft, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b4f926) | £585/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5818052) | £595/mo | 1 | 0.91 miles | Rightmove | | [Lamphouse Way, Wolstanton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0fa2df1) | £695/mo | 1 | 1.09 miles | Rightmove | | [Winterside Close, Waterhayes Village](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bf1c3bc) | £700/mo | 1 | 1.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66f4c4e) | £695/mo | 1 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/726c633) | £725/mo | 1 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/25794ce) | £725/mo | 1 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d770840) | £725/mo | 1 | 1.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Northcote Court, Northcote Place](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6b3ca24) | £700/mo | 1 | 1.97 miles | Rightmove | | [Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e1f5dc0) | £495/mo | — | 1.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Northcote Court, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6e6a9ff) | £700/mo | 1 | 2.02 miles | Rightmove | | [Merrial Street Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/68444a4) | £450/mo | 1 | 2.05 miles | Rightmove | | [Water Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/60c73ab) | £550/mo | 1 | 2.07 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/84717b1) | £670/mo | 1 | 2.13 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £654/mo (33 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £695/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1191.4% - **Monthly cashflow:** £598/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3533.5% *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:** £14/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)